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VK56 CZO

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,188 mi
Last recorded141,188 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 CZO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 141,188 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 117,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top mounting bearing slight play detected

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 98,037 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 98,037 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,926 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 76,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper arm, outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,996 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,674 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,820 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 25,378 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,145 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 15,134 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 CZO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CZO, 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 CZO registered?

VK56 CZO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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