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LD56 ZVA

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,908 mi
Last recorded138,908 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto95,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 ZVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 138,908 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 129,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 115,954 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 106,053 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 106,053 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 101,101 miles

offside front tyre soft

Pass 6 Dec 2017 97,245 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

front link rods worn

offside front tyre inner side wall splitting

wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 16 Nov 2016 94,046 miles

front pipe flexi blowing

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2015 88,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nsr child seat fitted prior to test

Fail 16 Nov 2015 88,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nsr child seat fitted prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,767 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 77,767 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Sep 2013 68,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 57,542 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,928 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 35,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,867 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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LD56 ZVA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 95,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD56 ZVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD56 ZVA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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