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SP56 VEK

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,649 mi
Last recorded124,649 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 VEK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 124,649 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 115,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 112,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear subframe corroded

both front tyre outer side walls slightly damaged(cuts)

Fail 15 Nov 2018 112,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear subframe corroded

both front tyre outer side walls slightly damaged(cuts)

Pass 15 Nov 2017 106,269 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT POOR IMAGE. O/S/R TYRE NICKS AT SIDEWALL

Fail 14 Nov 2017 106,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S HEADLIGHT POOR IMAGE. O/S/R TYRE NICKS AT SIDEWALL

Pass 23 Nov 2016 98,832 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 98,832 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 91,690 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 91,686 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 83,901 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 83,901 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 76,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,003 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 68,003 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 57,987 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,987 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,868 miles

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2009 35,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside door mirror glass damaged

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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SP56 VEK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

SP56 VEK is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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