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VO56 BZE

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,233 mi
Last recorded131,233 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 BZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 131,233 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 131,233 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre low on pressure

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear shock absorber top mounts corroded but still secure

Pass 31 Aug 2016 112,783 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 112,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front @ 30%. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 93,899 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 83,513 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 83,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

heatsheild insecure

offside rear tyre/tread area cracked & perished

Pass 26 Aug 2013 72,011 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,368 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 61,365 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,376 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 31,678 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,920 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 BZE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BZE, 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 BZE registered?

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

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