MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
All metal brake pipes appear to be swollen at joint ends but unable to check properly due to pipes being covered in a plastic coating which does not scrape off. Advise further investigation.
Engine management lamp illuminated.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
All metal brake pipes appear to be swollen at joint ends but unable to check properly due to pipes being covered in a plastic coating which does not scrape off. Advise further investigation.
Engine management lamp illuminated.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake pads getting low
N/S mirror cracked
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine management lamp illuminated.
Front brake pads starting to get low.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f ( drivers ) door check strap loose and has 1 of 2 bolts in
small curb damage to n/s/f tyre wall but not excessive
unable to carry out full underbody inspection due to protective plastic coverings
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP56 VEW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?
SP56 VEW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2006.
Is SP56 VEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for SP56 VEW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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