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L40 JBS

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,315 mi
Last recorded115,315 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A100,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 JBS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 115,315 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 115,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to sidewall - has been ran flat

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 113,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 110,025 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Front Nail in tyre as well as starting to0 crack and perish ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 109,802 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers insecurely attached both rear top mounts (5.3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

dampness at fuel filter

nearside front strut top bearing sticking slightly

offside washer jet poor

Pass 20 Jun 2018 106,375 miles

Dampness around fuel filter area at rear

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

Nearside number plate lamp bulb dull

Offside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Fail 18 Jun 2018 106,375 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Dampness around fuel filter area at rear

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

Nearside number plate lamp bulb dull

Offside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Pass 16 Jun 2017 103,443 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 103,443 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,986 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror cover loose

Fail 16 Jun 2016 96,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear- uneven wear (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror cover loose

Pass 12 Jun 2015 87,509 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside rear upper shockabsorber alloy mountings corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2014 78,949 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 78,942 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jun 2013 68,320 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and close to legal limt

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract and showing slight fraying on webbing

Fail 3 Jun 2013 68,320 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and close to legal limt

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract and showing slight fraying on webbing

slight noise noted at n/s/f wheel

Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,668 miles

n/s/f tyre pressure low when preeented, side shows damage due to being run at low pressure

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge 2mm

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract an showing light fraying

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge and on legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 15 Jun 2012 60,510 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f tyre pressure low when preeented, side shows damage due to being run at low pressure

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge 2mm

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract an showing light fraying

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge and on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,881 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,743 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 42,735 miles

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

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

Front discs slightly worn

Rear discs badly scored but not weakened

Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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L40 JBS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L40 JBS, 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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L40 JBS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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