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VO56 BXE

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,915 mi
Last recorded140,915 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 BXE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 140,915 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 140,673 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 129,158 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 129,045 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 121,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 112,310 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2015 112,310 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 103,041 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 103,041 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 87,409 miles

management light stoping on

Fail 1 Feb 2013 87,409 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

management light stoping on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 73,280 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,949 miles

n/s side skirt retaining screws missing to the lower section.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,088 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 BXE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VO56 BXE, 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 BXE registered?

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

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