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VO56 BXC

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,420 mi
Last recorded126,420 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 BXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 126,420 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 126,419 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 124,335 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 124,283 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 120,977 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 117,653 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 117,653 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 cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 113,769 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 108,730 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 99,953 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 83,109 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,498 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 42,852 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 BXC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BXC, 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 BXC registered?

VO56 BXC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is VO56 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO56 BXC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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