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VK56 CZN

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,458 mi
Last recorded74,458 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 CZN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 74,458 miles

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

corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear shock absorber mounts

corrosion to rear suspension components

corrosion to sill area's - sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2026 74,451 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear side of flexible ferrule located at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear shock absorber mounts

corrosion to rear suspension components

corrosion to sill area's - sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2025 72,819 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2025 72,794 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 71,162 miles

Both n/s and o/s inner sills corroded.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 69,512 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 66,663 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 66,663 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 63,111 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside & offside inner sill area's corroding / side skirts fitted to outer sill's

Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,532 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 55,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 51,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Fail 23 Feb 2017 51,824 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,722 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,201 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape on the inside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2014 38,378 miles

4 WHEEL TRACKING .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER & HAS CUT ON SIDE WALL .

Pass 7 Nov 2012 28,940 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 25,461 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 24,172 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut not deep to reach the tly or cords

Pass 27 Oct 2009 21,548 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 CZN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CZN, 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 CZN registered?

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

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The MOT history for VK56 CZN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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