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DV55 PUJ

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,243 mi
Last recorded171,243 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V101,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 PUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 171,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 161,169 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 161,169 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 147,049 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 146,772 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 131,347 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 131,347 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 116,333 miles

Rear centre seat belt in good condition but not useable

Pass 24 Feb 2009 102,964 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 102,964 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 102,688 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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DV55 PUJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 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 DV55 PUJ, 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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DV55 PUJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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