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VF55 LMV

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,301 mi
Last recorded115,301 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp75,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 LMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 115,301 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 115,301 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,861 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 104,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 94,432 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 94,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,941 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 83,169 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 72,400 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 63,215 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 63,215 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 55,561 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 55,561 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 46,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,162 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 40,162 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,922 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,512 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 19,066 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,066 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp?

Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
coil spring incomplete 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp reliability report

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VF55 LMV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 75,254 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 Vector 175 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF55 LMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VF55 LMV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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