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VO56 BYG

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,920 mi
Last recorded98,920 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 BYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 98,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 98,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 96,672 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,286 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 88,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

offside rear Tyre slight wear damage to outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 83,537 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 70,268 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,298 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 62,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,217 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 25 Aug 2011 40,138 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 40,138 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,975 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,238 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 BYG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYG, 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 BYG registered?

VO56 BYG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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