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SH06 YUJ

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,205 mi
Last recorded159,205 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V101,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 YUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2018 159,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Nsr brake binding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Osr tyre out of shape

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 150,159 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 21 Jun 2017 150,159 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 24 Jun 2016 142,563 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 135,488 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 135,488 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 128,803 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 117,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,880 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Jun 2011 82,430 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 59,288 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 38,836 miles

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

both front tryres worn on edges & on limit

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

play detected in n/s & o/s of steering rack at road wheels

Fail 8 May 2009 38,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tryres worn on edges & on limit

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

play detected in n/s & o/s of steering rack at road wheels

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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SH06 YUJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Tid 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH06 YUJ, 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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SH06 YUJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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