2006 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · VO56 BYB
2006 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 130,338 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2015.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Nov 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO56 BYB Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2014
- 130,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO56 BYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Saab 9-3 (VO56 BYB) between August 2009 and September 2014.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
VO56 BYB Mileage History
- 26/08/200984,803 mi
- 01/09/2010102,008 mi+17,205 mi
- 03/09/2010102,008 mi
- 27/10/2011107,954 mi+5,946 mi
- 06/09/2012109,410 mi+1,456 mi
- 07/09/2012109,410 mi
- 05/09/2013125,678 mi+16,268 mi
- 01/09/2014130,338 mi+4,660 mi
Average of roughly 9,078 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
The outer bushings on the rear trailing arms wear out, causing the rear wheels to "steer" the car.
- Soft-Top Hydraulic LeaksModerate
The hydraulic lines for the convertible roof can chafe and leak, eventually preventing roof operation.
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