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VK56 CXX

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,869 mi
Last recorded56,869 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 CXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 56,869 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 55,853 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 51,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 51,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 48,308 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,495 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 44,495 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,737 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 40,735 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,470 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,806 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 31,805 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2012 26,086 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 26,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre has nail in tyre tread

Pass 16 Sep 2011 20,917 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 12,893 miles

Lower engine cover fitted not allowing inspection

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 12,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Lower engine cover fitted not allowing inspection

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 10,643 miles

o/s/r + o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

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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VK56 CXX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK56 CXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK56 CXX registered?

VK56 CXX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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