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VK56 DBO

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

181,157 mi
Last recorded181,157 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 181,157 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 181,157 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 169,722 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight free play in rear anti roll bar pin/bushes

Fail 20 Jul 2022 169,710 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight free play in rear anti roll bar pin/bushes

Pass 15 Jul 2021 158,129 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 149,477 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 149,472 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 141,738 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 130,686 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 130,477 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 123,044 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 117,371 miles

Outer rear pads well worn.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 117,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer rear pads well worn.

Pass 11 Jul 2015 11,558 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 111,537 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 104,443 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 98,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,519 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,448 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,912 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,541 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 34,541 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DBO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DBO, 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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VK56 DBO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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