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KB55 XJO

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,992 mi
Last recorded198,992 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A100,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 XJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 198,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever high

Fail 2 May 2019 198,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever high

Pass 6 May 2018 181,899 miles
Pass 7 May 2017 173,603 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting is corroded

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting is corroded

engine management light on

Fail 6 May 2017 173,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting is corroded

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting is corroded

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 20 Apr 2016 159,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear nsr tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

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

mil light on

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 159,679 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear nsr tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

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

mil light on

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 143,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 123,577 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 123,567 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 15 Feb 2013 103,087 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 88,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 19 Apr 2011 85,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Fail 9 Apr 2011 85,854 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 7 May 2010 84,283 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 71,038 miles

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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KB55 XJO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KB55 XJO, 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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KB55 XJO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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