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VK56 DDF

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,600 mi
Last recorded100,600 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 DDF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 100,600 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 105,317 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

o\s\f inner d/shaft gaiter starting to crack

Pass 5 Sep 2014 89,178 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,702 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 64,414 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,036 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,047 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,312 miles

advise oil leak from transmission area

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 DDF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK56 DDF registered?

VK56 DDF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is VK56 DDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK56 DDF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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