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DN55 RYR

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,557 mi
Last recorded72,557 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp72,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 RYR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 72,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 72,499 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2024 72,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced osf (4.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 71,703 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 70,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense smoky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2022 70,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense smoky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2021 64,106 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 64,105 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 57,628 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 56,569 miles

slight judder or smearing on wiper(s

speedometer dial glass slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,151 miles

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

offside front tyre cracking,splitting or perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2016 53,633 miles

All brake discs have light surface corrosion

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 53,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake discs have light surface corrosion

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 51,219 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 48,232 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 48,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 46,851 miles

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

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

the door mirror adjustment switch is faulty however the mirror can be adjusted manually

Fail 9 Feb 2013 46,851 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

the door mirror adjustment switch is faulty however the mirror can be adjusted manually

Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,714 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 45,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 39,506 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 39,506 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2010 32,108 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,919 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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DN55 RYR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 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 DN55 RYR, 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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DN55 RYR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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