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SP56 VEB

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,776 mi
Last recorded126,776 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 VEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 126,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 124,114 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 124,114 miles

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

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK FRONT FLEXI (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 112,752 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 112,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 112,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 107,252 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 104,702 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 104,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 93,935 miles

Under Tray fitted.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 87,938 miles

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

rear brake back plates showing corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2013 80,624 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 80,623 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,068 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 74,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,246 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,334 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,199 miles

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 VEB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SP56 VEB, 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 VEB registered?

SP56 VEB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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