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SP56 VEX

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,795 mi
Last recorded82,795 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 VEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 82,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shocker bracket corroded

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shocker bracket corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 80,456 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 78,588 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 78,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 76,635 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 73,413 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 70,717 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 67,556 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,445 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 66,585 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,739 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ex heatshield loose at rear

Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,594 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,487 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 44,998 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,674 miles

front tyres edges wearing

Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,684 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,064 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,089 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 VEX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

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

Is SP56 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 VEX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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