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SP56 VEW

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,473 mi
Last recorded130,473 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 130,473 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 130,024 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 119,195 miles

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 119,195 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 105,043 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 103,664 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 90,797 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 74,326 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,785 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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