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VK56 EBL

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,538 mi
Last recorded118,538 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 EBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 118,538 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2023 118,538 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 116,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 112,118 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 17,750 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 102,471 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 99,136 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 94,746 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 88,352 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 81,304 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 69,200 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,328 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,722 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,425 miles

exhaust corroding not weak or blowing

Fail 3 Apr 2012 42,220 miles

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

exhaust corroding not weak or blowing

Pass 9 Apr 2011 38,917 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 38,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 36,332 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres feathering on outer edges

corrosion on exhaust in places

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,332 miles

both front tyres feathering on outer edges

corrosion on exhaust in places

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,787 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 27,787 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 EBL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EBL, 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 EBL registered?

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

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