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BL06 VGX

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,170 mi
Last recorded151,170 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V101,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VGX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 151,170 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated limits (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin os,ns on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise plastic covers sill floor areas limited inspection

Fail 26 Nov 2022 151,170 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated limits (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin os,ns on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise plastic covers sill floor areas limited inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2021 147,616 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 147,616 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play os,ns knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 142,169 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 142,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing limts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 133,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively os,ns (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 133,507 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os,ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dule (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively os,ns (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 126,322 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened seized slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

os,ns outer sills limited inspection plastics covers

Pass 6 Apr 2017 115,596 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 110,098 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 105,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 99,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 83,405 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 71,148 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,685 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,311 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
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BL06 VGX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL06 VGX, 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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BL06 VGX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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