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R11 TLB

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,413 mi
Last recorded107,413 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A100,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 TLB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 107,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 107,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 97,984 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,331 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 90,330 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 71,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,988 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 61,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 48,828 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 32,984 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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R11 TLB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 100,254 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 Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R11 TLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R11 TLB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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