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VK56 DDU

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,016 mi
Last recorded124,016 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 DDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 124,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 124,016 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 118,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 109,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear N/S/R outer tyre side wall has 2 minor shallow cuts

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 109,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (marked yellow crayon) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear N/S/R outer tyre side wall has 2 minor shallow cuts

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 102,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2018 102,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,153 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust heatshield breaking away from floor

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2017 98,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust heatshield breaking away from floor

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 92,814 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn close to wear bars and devoid of tread pattern on inner edges

spring noise from nearside front suspension

Fail 18 Apr 2016 92,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn close to wear bars and devoid of tread pattern on inner edges

spring noise from nearside front suspension

Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 88,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,350 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

dust cover on nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint starting to deteriorate

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to exposing inner cords

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight wear in nearside front top suspension mounting

Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,989 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

dust covers on front anti roll bar link joints starting to deteriorate

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2013 71,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

dust covers on front anti roll bar link joints starting to deteriorate

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly damaged

sill covers fitted

slight wear in nearside front top suspension mounting

Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,972 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front top suspension mounting slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,962 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,861 miles

Nearside front tyre tread is worn on both edges,outer edge is smooth.

Offside front tyre tread is worn on inner edge.

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 DDU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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