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VK56 EFW

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,154 mi
Last recorded142,154 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 EFW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2017 142,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 135,989 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Jan 2015 123,971 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 106,032 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 88,010 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,593 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,848 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 34,901 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 EFW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EFW, 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 EFW registered?

VK56 EFW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is VK56 EFW safe to buy?

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