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VO56 BYH

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,431 mi
Last recorded147,431 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 BYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 147,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 147,430 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 135,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 122,054 miles

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 17 Mar 2017 122,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 17 Mar 2016 109,338 miles

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

all tyres are perished

engine check light on

Fail 17 Mar 2016 109,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres are perished

engine check light on

Pass 13 Oct 2014 106,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth and close to cords on inner edge.Strong Advise.

Offside rear tyre is worn low on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 106,871 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 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs are corroded and worn.

Freeplay in offside and nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joints.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth and close to cords on inner edge.Strong Advise.

Offside rear tyre is worn low on inner edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,140 miles

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

N/s/r tyre 3mm on the inner edge

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

O/s/r tyre slightly stepped on the inner edge

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 82,258 miles

emisson to low to reg on machine

Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,877 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,723 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,835 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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VO56 BYH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BYH, 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 BYH registered?

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

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