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SO55 NYF

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,551 mi
Last recorded124,551 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 NYF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 124,551 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt PIN HOLE (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 124,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt PIN HOLE (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 120,503 miles

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened 30MM MISSING BUT STILL SEATED OK (2.4.A.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 120,503 miles

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened 30MM MISSING BUT STILL SEATED OK (2.4.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 112,138 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres on legal limit

oil leak engine

Pass 22 Jul 2015 112,138 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

oil leak engine

Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,766 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 102,541 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 102,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 89,008 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 89,008 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 76,894 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 76,894 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 66,223 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,824 miles

o/s r tyre cuts on sidewall not throught to cord

o/s/r light unit lense broken

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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SO55 NYF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 88,182 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO55 NYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO55 NYF registered?

SO55 NYF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is SO55 NYF safe to buy?

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