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VK56 DDA

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,752 mi
Last recorded215,752 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 DDA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 215,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub/arm bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 192,307 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Pendulum support worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 192,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Pendulum support worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 165,967 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 165,965 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 136,533 miles

surface corrosion under body and around suspension and braking but not effecting overall performance.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 113,570 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 113,566 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 92,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 74,242 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 67,906 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 60,961 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 52,994 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 52,989 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 46,340 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 38,886 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 33,982 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,476 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,729 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,075 miles

advise both front tyres worn to limit on outers.

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 DDA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 DDA, 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 DDA registered?

VK56 DDA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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