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VK56 CZY

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,874 mi
Last recorded96,874 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 96,874 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly lazy (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 94,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s o/s inner tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2021 89,935 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 89,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front n/s lower outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 86,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Trailing arm front bush perishing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Minor exhaust leak on rear exhaust box join

Pass 11 May 2019 82,725 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 82,724 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 77,618 miles

corrosion to suspension and brakes

oil leaks

both rear tyres worn outer off shape bold inner edges close to cores 225/45/17

Pass 23 May 2017 58,186 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 58,186 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 55,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear alongside fuel tank - brake union corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut near side wall

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 51,066 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear has a cut in tread on join with sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has cut near side wall

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs are lipped

nsf drop link dust covers are split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2013 40,648 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 37,909 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 37,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 34,587 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,206 miles

Rear tyres cracking between treads.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,163 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 CZY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CZY, 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 CZY registered?

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

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