MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
o/side rear shockabsorber top mounting deteriorated
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
o/side rear shockabsorber top mounting deteriorated
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine did 3 tests (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin from flexible joint (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
offside front drive shaft inner c/v gaiter starting to crack
offside front drive shaft inner c/v boot staring to crack
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside front brake hose unclipped on suspension leg
offside front drive shaft inner c/v boot staring to crack
rear brake pads very low
nearside front brake hose suspension leg tethering slide clip missing, advise replacing
offside front drive shaft inner c/v gaiter starting to crack
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
nearside front brake hose suspension leg tethering slide clip missing, advise replacing
offside front drive shaft inner c/v gaiter starting to crack
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
noise in engine when accelerated
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
noise in engine when accelerated
both rear tyres unevenly worn and 2 nails in tread of offside
engine top cover and undertray fitted
nearside front suspension leg top mount stiff and creaking(strong advise)
play in both rear suspension upper arm outer bushes
slight corrosion on both rear suspension coil springs
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs lipped
offside front fog lamp not working
rear brake discs slightly scored
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs lipped
offside front fog lamp not working
rear brake discs slightly scored
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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VO56 BZY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BZY, 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 BZY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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