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VO56 BXB

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,640 mi
Last recorded197,640 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 BXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 197,640 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 195,789 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 192,910 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 190,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 181,416 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2019 181,416 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 170,577 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 170,441 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear exhaust mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 155,639 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

offside rear tyre has small cuts in treads

Pass 17 May 2016 142,132 miles

child seats fitted unable to check seat belts fully

Fail 14 May 2016 142,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seats fitted unable to check seat belts fully

Pass 18 May 2015 129,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

fuel filter corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 129,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

fuel filter corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 May 2014 116,466 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2014 116,466 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2013 103,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 91,720 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 78,664 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 61,885 miles

offside front tyre on 1.6mm limit // nearside front tyre on 3mm // 225/45w17

Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,415 miles

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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VO56 BXB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO56 BXB, 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 VO56 BXB registered?

VO56 BXB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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