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RV56 DFN

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,151 mi
Last recorded93,151 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp72,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 DFN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 93,151 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 90,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 90,593 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 87,373 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion inner sills

Fail 13 Apr 2021 87,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion inner sills

Pass 27 Nov 2019 86,065 miles

Rear silencer corroding

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2019 86,061 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroding

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 77,908 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,478 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 76,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mounting breaking away (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mounting breaking away (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Nov 2016 74,834 miles

Back box in poor condition

Nearside front antiroll bar droplink slightly worn

Nearside rear hub bottom bush slightly perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear hub bottom bush slightly perished

Fail 28 Oct 2016 74,819 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE TO REAR (7.1.2)

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

Back box in poor condition

Nearside front antiroll bar droplink slightly worn

Nearside rear hub bottom bush slightly perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear hub bottom bush slightly perished

Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,417 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 65,417 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,831 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 53,312 miles

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 26 May 2014 53,312 miles

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

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 25 May 2013 47,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,902 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 44,902 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,983 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,229 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,056 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 21,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp reliability report

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RV56 DFN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 72,812 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 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV56 DFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RV56 DFN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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