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VO56 BZL

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,871 mi
Last recorded131,871 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 BZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2020 131,871 miles

Fuel hose leaking UNDER CAR (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TOP STRUT MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TOP STRUT MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BORH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHS CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

Pass 22 Jul 2019 124,377 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 119,081 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 119,081 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 113,856 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW

Pass 1 Aug 2016 106,610 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 12 Aug 2015 99,568 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,970 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 82,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,400 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,961 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,262 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 52,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,428 miles

Long travel on handbrake.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres cracking on inner side walls.

Rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

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 BZL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BZL, 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 BZL registered?

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

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