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VK56 CYG

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,081 mi
Last recorded160,081 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 160,081 miles

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))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 146,601 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (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))

Pass 5 Nov 2017 129,141 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 122,270 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 122,218 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 113,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 103,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 93,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 84,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 72,172 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,598 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,531 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 43,525 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Advise front discs corroding,will clean up.

Advise rear discs heavily corroded.

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

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 CYG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VK56 CYG, 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 VK56 CYG registered?

VK56 CYG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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