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GJ56 GVA

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,607 mi
Last recorded150,607 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a70,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 GVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 150,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 137,043 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 129,536 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 125,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 123,408 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 121,887 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 117,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 108,511 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 108,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 93,557 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 79,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 79,497 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 62,721 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 62,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 51,369 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,794 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,679 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 32,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,890 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 24,890 miles

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

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

brake fluid getting low

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,822
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
position lamp(s) not working 24
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GJ56 GVA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 70,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ56 GVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ56 GVA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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