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SP56 VDX

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,958 mi
Last recorded145,958 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 VDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2023 145,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 139,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 135,090 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 128,972 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 128,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 121,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 116,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17zr (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 116,212 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 225/45/17zr (4.1.E.1)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 108,882 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 99,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 87,087 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,614 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 67,625 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 59,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear tyre worn/bald areas on inner edge.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre worn/bald areas on inner edge.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,067 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,924 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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SP56 VDX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 88,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP56 VDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP56 VDX registered?

SP56 VDX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is SP56 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 VDX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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