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YX56 ZFA

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,230 mi
Last recorded129,230 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid118,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 ZFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 129,230 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Fail 13 Mar 2017 129,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted aim free of charge (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working fitted bulb free of charge (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted aim free of charge (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 29 Mar 2016 117,256 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 104,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 104,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 90,929 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 904,453 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,278 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 83,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,563 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 62,563 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,999 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 26,754 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,902 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid?

Based on 997 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
9,068
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
coil spring broken 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
coil spring incomplete 15
Full Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid reliability report

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YX56 ZFA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 118,161 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 Linear Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX56 ZFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX56 ZFA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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