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OV56 ESG

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,126 mi
Last recorded129,126 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V94,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 ESG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 129,126 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 129,126 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 112,145 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 112,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 96,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 96,039 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 92,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 90,513 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s inner (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 86,058 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 85,978 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s top & bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear suspension (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,311 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in the rear suspension bushes

Pass 8 Mar 2013 65,215 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,383 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,365 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 32,364 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,201 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,328 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
9,151
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
coil spring broken 38
position lamp(s) not working 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Full Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V reliability report

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OV56 ESG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 94,459 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 Linear Sport Tid 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV56 ESG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV56 ESG registered?

OV56 ESG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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