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LC56 ZCV

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,706 mi
Last recorded177,706 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A100,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 ZCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 177,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output O/s and N/s (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody corrosion around the rear trailing arm and rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 177,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output O/s and N/s (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody corrosion around the rear trailing arm and rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 173,128 miles

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 171,318 miles

2mm tread on offside front tyre 2,5mm tread on nearside front tyre

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tracking out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower plastic cover insecure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 171,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

2mm tread on offside front tyre 2,5mm tread on nearside front tyre

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tracking out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower plastic cover insecure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 144,827 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 144,735 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 122,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 122,799 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 101,934 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 101,934 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,252 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,673 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,681 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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A reliability report

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LC56 ZCV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LC56 ZCV, 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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LC56 ZCV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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