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VK56 CYW

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,408 mi
Last recorded105,408 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 CYW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2016 105,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured rung (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering locking device missing steering locking system malfunction warning displayed (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 101,023 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 101,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 95,830 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 95,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 91,294 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,136 miles

steering lock fault

Fail 29 Oct 2012 74,136 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

steering lock fault

Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,766 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,409 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,640 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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VK56 CYW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 CYW, 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 CYW registered?

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

Is VK56 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK56 CYW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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