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PN56 XGC

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

213,507 mi
Last recorded213,507 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector74,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 XGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 213,507 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 201,398 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 201,398 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 186,640 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 186,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play suspension arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 167,232 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 150,611 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 132,007 miles

Rear discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2016 124,764 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 124,687 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 109,150 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 109,109 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,673 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,693 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,018 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,850 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,321 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,169 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector?

Based on 1,145 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
coil spring broken 13
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
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PN56 XGC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector in Blue 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 Vector models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 74,624 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN56 XGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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PN56 XGC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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