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VK56 EBN

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,460 mi
Last recorded72,460 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 72,460 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 72,460 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 71,347 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad very low (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in middle of screen (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have age cracks in tread

both rear tyres have age cracks on sidewalls and in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2017 68,783 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2016 67,651 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,268 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 62,196 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 62,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,771 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 56,517 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack with age

Fail 30 Nov 2011 56,516 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to crack with age

Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,065 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,610 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 EBN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EBN, 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 EBN registered?

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

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