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SA56 ZBP

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,551 mi
Last recorded152,551 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid98,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 ZBP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 152,551 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 145,150 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 145,150 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear both (PRS) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 136,282 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 130,606 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate loose only one fixing

Pass 6 Jan 2017 112,357 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 112,356 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 106,026 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 94,411 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,832 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 76,383 miles

split in n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 4 Dec 2012 76,382 miles

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

split in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,569 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,698 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
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SA56 ZBP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 98,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA56 ZBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA56 ZBP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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