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SP56 VEM

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,163 mi
Last recorded110,163 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 110,163 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 110,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 101,441 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 101,441 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 95,492 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 95,492 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,822 miles

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

front tyre's have uneven wear ADVISE tracking check

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,586 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,351 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,356 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,076 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,645 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,904 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 38,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,075 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 29,075 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)

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 VEM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

SP56 VEM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is SP56 VEM safe to buy?

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