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MV06 OJJ

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,283 mi
Last recorded152,283 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto95,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 OJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 152,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 152,278 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 149,824 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 147,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 144,094 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 142,482 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 140,482 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 136,159 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 136,105 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRISION (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 133,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 125,136 miles

advise one off the near side rear tail lights not working

Fail 11 Mar 2017 124,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise one off the near side rear tail lights not working

Pass 29 Feb 2016 115,122 miles

both rear tyres near limiy and worn on inner edge bably.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 101,320 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 101,320 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,763 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 72,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,818 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 52,574 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,699 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,574 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 34,336 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 24,520 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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MV06 OJJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MV06 OJJ, 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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MV06 OJJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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