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SP56 GYU

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,996 mi
Last recorded80,996 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 GYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside mirror glass slightly insecure

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubber broken

handbrake cables slightly insecure, brackets broken

signs of a slight fluid leak around power steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,932 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,801 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2015 62,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine coolant leaking from the radiator

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 60,774 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 Aug 2014 60,769 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Nov 2013 53,767 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 53,767 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,237 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyres cracking/ perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,182 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,588 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,196 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 23,155 miles

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)

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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SP56 GYU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP56 GYU, 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 SP56 GYU registered?

SP56 GYU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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