MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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borh rear tyres are wearing heavily on inner edges and there out of shape
both front tyres are wearing on inner edges
rear springs are corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bolts to steering rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
borh rear tyres are wearing heavily on inner edges and there out of shape
both front tyres are wearing on inner edges
rear springs are corroded
both front shocks are corroded
both rear tyres are wearing on inner edge
engine covers and under trays are fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b)
both front shocks are corroded
both rear tyres are wearing on inner edge
engine covers and under trays are fitted
engine management light on
both front shock absorbers rusty
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front shock absorbers rusty
both front tyres wearing on edges and outer side walls damage
engine cover fitted
under tray fitted
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on edges and outer side walls damage
engine cover fitted
front brake pads getting low
offside rear brake has slight bind
under tray fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyres unevenly worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust front flexi pipe blowing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
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VK56 DCO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 DCO, 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 DCO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2006.
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