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VK56 DCX

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,971 mi
Last recorded88,971 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 DCX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 88,971 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2022 88,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 86,718 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers under trays fitted

rear tyres misshapen

Pass 31 Dec 2019 84,463 miles

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

Outer sills covered by trims

Fail 31 Dec 2019 84,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Outer sills covered by trims

Pass 12 Dec 2018 80,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills covered by trims

Fail 12 Dec 2018 80,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills covered by trims

Pass 2 Jan 2018 75,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wall damage

Offside Front Tyre wall damage

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 75,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wall damage

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre wall damage

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,614 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner brake lamp not working

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,144 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 60,182 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,490 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm).

Offside front tyre wearing close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm).

Offside rear tyre wearing close to the legal tread depth limit.(3.0mm).

Pass 13 Oct 2012 48,284 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 17 Oct 2011 40,993 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 40,993 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,681 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 26 Sep 2009 24,707 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 24,707 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 DCX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DCX, 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 DCX registered?

VK56 DCX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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