MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
N/S wiper arm loose ; Rear tyres misshaped
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (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))
Offside Front drivers sun vizor missing time of test
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction drivers sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working offside and nearside fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front sub frame offside rear mounting housing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction drivers visor insecure (3.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both fronts (2.7.2a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive see print out (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer box blowing/inscure (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both fronts (2.7.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake has a slight bind
Front bumper spliter loose
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust heat shield loose at rear
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
exhaust heat shield loose at rear
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs worn
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs worn
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VX56 FKF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 VX56 FKF, 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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VX56 FKF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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