MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot slight deterioration
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot slight deterioration
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake pipes - slight blistering of coatings at offside front, nearside front and front to rear/rears
general underbody /mechanical component surface corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot slight deterioration
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot slight deterioration
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake pipes - slight blistering of coatings at offside front, nearside front and front to rear/rears
general underbody /mechanical component surface corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general underside corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general underside corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
cycle carrier fitted
general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
cycle carrier fitted
general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion
general under side corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
imbalance" noted at rear brakes during RBT
nearside front and nearside rear tyre wear @3mm (limit 1.6mm )
offside rear tyre has slight irregular feel/wear and general wear @3.5mm (limit 16mm)
sill and engine covers fitted
slight cracking at offside front and nearside front tyre valve assemblies
slight poor pattern at nearside headlamp aim
brake fluid level mid max/min
engine oil above maximum level
exhaust blow at front flexi pipe
sill and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake fluid level mid max/min
engine oil above maximum level
exhaust blow at front flexi pipe
sill and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
front exhaust flexi pipe has slight blow/leakage of gas
offside rear tyre wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )
sill and engine civers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside wiper blade splitting
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bulb failure warnings on
front exhaust flexi pipe has slight blow/leakage of gas
nearside rear inner sidelamp light output poor
noise heard from nearside front brake during RBT ( recom investigation )
offside front tyre wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )
sill and engine civers fitted not allowing full inspection
suspect front brake pad wear
brake fluid level mid max/min
engine and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
nearside rear tyre wear @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )
noise from gearbox area suspect Dual Mass Flywheel
slight exhaust blow at front flexi pipe
slight irregular wear at offside rear tyre and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake fluid level mid max/min
engine and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
nearside rear tyre wear @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )
noise from gearbox area suspect Dual Mass Flywheel
slight exhaust blow at front flexi pipe
slight irregular wear at offside rear tyre and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
extensive plastic covers fitted at engine underbody and sills.
Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
extensive plastic covers fitted at engine underbody and sills.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
sill and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Front number plate faded slightly
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VO56 BYZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 BYZ, 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 BYZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2006.
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