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GN56 VUB

2006 Saab 93

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,176 mi
Last recorded181,176 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9388,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 VUB
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2022 181,176 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Exhaust Manifold Leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Lower Rear Suspension Arm Mounting Bush Inside Hub Assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 235/45/17 Fitted All Others 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fog Lamps Inoperative

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 162,570 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 156,745 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))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 146,851 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 146,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fluctuation and not holding

Pass 13 Sep 2017 135,869 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 135,476 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 125,354 miles

Centre Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 113,252 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,870 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,737 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,512 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 72,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,430 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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)

O/S/F + N/S/R Jacking point rubbers missing

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

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)

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 48,196 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2009 37,941 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,941 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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GN56 VUB is a 2006 Saab 93 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 88,515 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN56 VUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 93 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN56 VUB registered?

GN56 VUB is a 2006 Saab 93, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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