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VK56 MGU

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,218 mi
Last recorded138,218 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 MGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 138,218 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack has slight weep (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 129,623 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 126,052 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)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 126,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 117,042 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 108,233 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2013 103,587 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 103,587 miles

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

Engine light on

Pass 12 Sep 2012 96,698 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 90,736 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 84,857 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 84,857 miles

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

N/S/R tyre punctured

Front brake discs worn/corroded and front pads worn low

Pass 22 Sep 2009 71,051 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 71,051 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 MGU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

VK56 MGU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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