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VK56 CZE

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,874 mi
Last recorded73,874 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 CZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 73,874 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 71,168 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,389 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 63,143 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 60,725 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tested in a dirty condition

Pass 24 Mar 2021 57,455 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 51,726 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear to inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear to inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2019 42,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 42,269 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 31,878 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 30,096 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,196 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 23,637 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 22,257 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,257 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 19,484 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 17,178 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 14,337 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 12,777 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 10,348 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 CZE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CZE, 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 CZE registered?

VK56 CZE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is VK56 CZE safe to buy?

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