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VO56 BYM

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,395 mi
Last recorded93,395 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 BYM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 93,395 miles

Power steering component leaking from the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 90,117 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from offside of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from nearside of the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 90,111 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from offside of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from nearside of the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 85,953 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 85,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 82,556 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,307 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 79,307 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,096 miles

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

Offside Front Lower small chip to windscreen

Fail 24 Mar 2021 76,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower small chip to windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,102 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,419 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 72,419 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,849 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 67,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,743 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 58,757 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,693 miles

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorating, rear support hanger weakening

Fail 25 Aug 2015 53,693 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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorating, rear support hanger weakening

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,644 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,419 miles

slight cracking to both rear tyre treads

Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,206 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 39,206 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,795 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 34,795 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,459 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,251 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 BYM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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