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VO56 BZR

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,756 mi
Last recorded95,756 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 BZR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 95,756 miles

Braking system leaking vacuum pipe to servo split (1.1.3 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack, pinion seal ? (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2015 91,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 91,224 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,432 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel cap sealing rubber deteriorated.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 85,900 miles

both rear tyres starting to split on tread

Fail 27 Sep 2013 84,888 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to split on tread

Pass 26 Sep 2012 77,921 miles

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

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

back tyers starting to crack

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,917 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,062 miles

offside rear and nearside front scrubbing inner and outer edges

rear pads half worn

some play front drop links

some play offside rear hub support bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,207 miles

some play both rear hub top support bushes

some play front and rear drop links

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 BZR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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