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VK56 EFS

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,119 mi
Last recorded123,119 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 123,119 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 123,024 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

exhaust mount snapped

Pass 4 Mar 2022 119,200 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section and section damaged and in weak condition (6.1.2 (a))

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever and Nearside parking brake weak in operation compared to Offside

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn down to approximately 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn down to approximately 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive From water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 119,199 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section and section damaged and in weak condition (6.1.2 (a))

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever and Nearside parking brake weak in operation compared to Offside

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn down to approximately 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn down to approximately 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive From water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 114,716 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section and very weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 114,713 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section and very weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Main beam lamp bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,490 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrossion to top (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front and rear bumper damage

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

Offside Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrossion to top (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2019 104,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 99,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,493 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 92,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,861 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail's in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,925 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs are linned with slight corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2015 76,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs are linned with slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,795 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,709 miles

n/s fron tyre has split in side wall

Pass 2 May 2012 54,509 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 46,318 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 36,242 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 May 2009 30,074 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 EFS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EFS, 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 EFS is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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