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VK56 DFF

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,941 mi
Last recorded120,941 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 DFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 120,941 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 105,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 91,310 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 78,449 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 78,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 76,965 miles

Front & Rear No plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 May 2019 76,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front & Rear No plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,195 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front & Rear Number plates deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,549 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 70,549 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 62,899 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,312 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,294 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,643 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,379 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,620 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,230 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 12,947 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested child seat fitted.

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 DFF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DFF, 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 DFF registered?

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

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