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VK56 EBC

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,408 mi
Last recorded142,408 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 EBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 142,408 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 142,374 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 135,172 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 127,768 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 127,768 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 120,918 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 120,915 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 117,347 miles

brake backing plates are corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 13 Nov 2017 108,371 miles

nearside rear brake disc pitted on outside

offside rear tyre starting to wear

rear brake backing plates are corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 98,291 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 89,981 miles

Nearside Rear back plate excessively corroded

Offside Rear back plate excessively corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 89,979 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear back plate excessively corroded

Offside Rear back plate excessively corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2014 74,600 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges (nearly through to second layer)

front registration plate delaminating

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 29 Nov 2013 58,371 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2012 48,164 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,961 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,910 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 38,909 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,694 miles

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 EBC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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