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VO56 BZY

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,896 mi
Last recorded196,896 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 BZY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 196,896 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 192,542 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 192,535 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 192,434 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 186,567 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 171,096 miles

offside front drive shaft inner c/v gaiter starting to crack

Pass 5 Aug 2016 152,059 miles

offside front drive shaft inner c/v boot staring to crack

Fail 5 Aug 2016 152,059 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 139,191 miles

nearside front brake hose suspension leg tethering slide clip missing, advise replacing

offside front drive shaft inner c/v gaiter starting to crack

Fail 6 Aug 2015 139,040 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 115,186 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 115,186 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 102,792 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,265 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 87,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 87,466 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,964 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,228 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 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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