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YC56 WVG

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,796 mi
Last recorded162,796 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V101,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 WVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 162,796 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 156,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 156,827 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 142,690 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 130,757 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 130,757 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 119,935 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 110,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 101,445 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,432 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 90,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,276 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,848 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,213 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,002 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,534 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,802 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
coil spring broken 34
position lamp(s) not working 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
Full Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V reliability report

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YC56 WVG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC56 WVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC56 WVG registered?

YC56 WVG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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