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VK56 CZL

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,794 mi
Last recorded88,794 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 CZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 88,794 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 88,794 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 82,054 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,927 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 74,924 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,998 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,060 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 56,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,110 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 47,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,193 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,554 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 CZL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CZL, 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 CZL registered?

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

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The MOT history for VK56 CZL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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