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VK56 DFY

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,902 mi
Last recorded131,902 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 DFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2014 131,902 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 131,902 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 113,227 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 95,946 miles

high hand brake travel

o/side wiper blade smearing screen

service light on dash

Fail 28 Nov 2012 95,946 miles

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

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

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

high hand brake travel

o/side wiper blade smearing screen

service light on dash

Pass 30 Nov 2011 79,317 miles

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

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

front discs worn

handbrake travel

Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,281 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 39,289 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 DFY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DFY, 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 DFY registered?

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

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