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VO56 BYT

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,223 mi
Last recorded149,223 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 BYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 149,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 144,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 140,825 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

centre heatshield slightly loose

Pass 24 Nov 2022 135,105 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 128,960 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 125,746 miles

Nearside Rear D bush slight play

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear D bush slight play

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 120,626 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 105,759 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 105,759 miles

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

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 94,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,879 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 84,231 miles

fuel filter corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 82,558 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 72,516 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,138 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 53,391 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 43,526 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,193 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 36,193 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN .

Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,817 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 BYT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

VO56 BYT is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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