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VO56 BZF

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,458 mi
Last recorded77,458 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 BZF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 77,458 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 62,199 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 48,497 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 47,766 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 44,296 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 44,294 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 41,588 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,168 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,349 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Track rod end slightly misaligned nearside & offside (2.2.C.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 36,347 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,636 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,122 miles

front wiper blades showing sign deterioration.

nearside & offside front tyres wearing slightly on outer shoulders.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,912 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 27,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,103 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,348 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,368 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 BZF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BZF, 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 BZF registered?

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

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