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YE06 VJZ

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,742 mi
Last recorded117,742 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A100,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 VJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 117,742 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 117,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Steering column universal joint insecure bottom joint at rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% o/s/f brake tight (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2021 113,366 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

suspension parts heavly corrodeds at rear

Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,614 miles

rear arm bushes in hub have play

Pass 15 Sep 2020 109,922 miles

play in o/s/r n/s/r rear arm bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2019 105,328 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

child seats fitted in rear

play in o/s/r n/s/r hub bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2018 102,379 miles

play in o/s/r n/s/r arm bushes

Pass 15 Sep 2017 97,939 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,236 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 28 Aug 2015 86,712 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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 81,067 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 81,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 77,267 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 77,267 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in anti-roll bar D bush

Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,895 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 71,895 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,991 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking up/perishing slightly

offside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2011 53,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking up/perishing slightly

offside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2010 46,369 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 38,419 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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YE06 VJZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE06 VJZ, 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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YE06 VJZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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