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VO56 BXP

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,843 mi
Last recorded150,843 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2020 150,843 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 132,006 miles

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 114,379 miles

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2018 114,379 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2017 97,815 miles

all brake discs corroded

both front tyres worn to 3mm

exhaust blow from flexy/dpf area

nearside front position lamp dim

nearside rear position lamp dim

warning for nearside stop lamp not working on dash but bulb is fully operational

Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,634 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

exhaust downpipe has minor leak of exhaust gases

front brake discs heavily worn on inner faces

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,452 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 69,379 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,293 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,327 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,604 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,354 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,106 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 20,938 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 BXP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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