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VO56 CAV

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,930 mi
Last recorded138,930 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 138,930 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

offside rear tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2022 133,157 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 126,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 121,079 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 121,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 106,610 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 106,417 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 98,192 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 87,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 77,833 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 77,711 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 66,912 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,912 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 56,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 56,903 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2013 45,445 miles

nail nsr tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,141 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,349 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,492 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)

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 CAV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CAV, 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 CAV registered?

VO56 CAV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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