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VO56 BYB

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,338 mi
Last recorded130,338 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 130,338 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 125,678 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 109,410 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 109,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 107,954 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 102,008 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 102,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,803 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 BYB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BYB, 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 BYB registered?

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

Is VO56 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO56 BYB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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