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YR56 SPZ

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,245 mi
Last recorded124,245 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp72,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 SPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 124,245 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 124,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 123,522 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded and front bracket broken

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc cover corroded

Slight oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2025 123,522 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded and front bracket broken

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake disc cover corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2024 117,813 miles

Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2023 113,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 110,877 miles

Rear exhaust back box condition

Pass 30 Dec 2020 108,447 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 105,395 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 99,329 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 89,331 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 75,940 miles

Nearside Front side wall small cut

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 63,579 miles

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

all tyres small cracks and side wall cuts

Pass 8 Dec 2014 48,709 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 44,852 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 39,295 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 32,709 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 24,957 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 19,299 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp?

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
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YR56 SPZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 72,812 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR56 SPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YR56 SPZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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