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KN56 NVG

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,184 mi
Last recorded172,184 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A100,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 NVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 172,184 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 172,184 miles

Fuel system component leaking No 3 Injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 164,273 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 154,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 154,294 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 16 Jan 2023 145,427 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 133,962 miles

Offside Rear park brake low effort

fuel filter damp

Fail 17 Jan 2022 133,943 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear park brake low effort

fuel filter damp

Fail 14 Jan 2022 133,916 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 127,176 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2020 122,732 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 115,855 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 109,318 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 103,538 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 92,072 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 91,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 82,541 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 72,397 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 63,264 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 63,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,392 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 35,146 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,581 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 23,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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KN56 NVG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KN56 NVG, 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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What year was KN56 NVG registered?

KN56 NVG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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