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AD06 XBR

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,345 mi
Last recorded176,345 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A100,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 XBR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 176,345 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 166,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 147,448 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 139,987 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 119,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 119,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 96,268 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 96,268 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,132 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 80,132 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 68,277 miles

Front brake discs are worn thin, advise renew.

Nearside front wheel inner rim is dented but tyre bead is not exposed.

Offside rear tyre tread is worn low and tyre is badly perished.

Play in rear suspension upper arm joints both sides.

Rear brake pads are worn close to limit.

Fail 13 Oct 2012 68,277 miles

Front brake discs are worn thin, advise renew.

Nearside front wheel inner rim is dented but tyre bead is not exposed.

Offside rear tyre tread is worn low and tyre is badly perished.

Play in rear suspension upper arm joints both sides.

Rear brake pads are worn close to limit.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 51,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

slight play in both rear upper hub carrier bushes

Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,408 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,901 miles

front pads over 50% worn

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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AD06 XBR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 100,254 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD06 XBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AD06 XBR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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