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VO56 CBX

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,978 mi
Last recorded141,978 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 CBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 141,978 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Outer light cracked

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 135,261 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 135,230 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 126,540 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 113,364 miles

All coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 101,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise offside rear brake back plate corroded away

Fail 9 Oct 2014 101,323 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise offside rear brake back plate corroded away

Pass 10 Oct 2013 88,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 88,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,421 miles

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

mil light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,004 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,877 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,163 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 CBX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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