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RN55 EWY

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,664 mi
Last recorded174,664 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V101,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 EWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 174,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 173,525 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 173,525 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 170,830 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 166,843 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 162,531 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 162,531 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 157,584 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 154,760 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 151,342 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 148,251 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 144,131 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 127,820 miles

both number plates starting to perish

slight tread shift starting at nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2010 127,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both number plates starting to perish

slight tread shift starting at nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2009 102,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Based on 1,802 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
coil spring broken 34
position lamp(s) not working 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
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RN55 EWY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN55 EWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was RN55 EWY registered?

RN55 EWY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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