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VK56 DCO

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,462 mi
Last recorded144,462 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 DCO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 144,462 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 144,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 134,278 miles

both front shocks are corroded

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edge

engine covers and under trays are fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 134,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 124,896 miles

both front shock absorbers rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2017 124,895 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front shock absorbers rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,079 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and outer side walls damage

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 112,079 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres unevenly worn

Fail 20 Mar 2014 83,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,480 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 67,480 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,280 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 51,280 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,891 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,116 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,982 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 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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