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VK56 DDV

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,918 mi
Last recorded193,918 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 DDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 193,918 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 189,456 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 184,253 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 184,251 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 180,065 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 172,615 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 172,615 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Poor condition (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 158,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 158,159 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 142,362 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 123,960 miles

Both front wipers smearing windscreen

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 123,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front wipers smearing windscreen

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 105,257 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 105,257 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,841 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2012 84,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,391 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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VK56 DDV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DDV, 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 DDV registered?

VK56 DDV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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