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VK56 MHM

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,502 mi
Last recorded143,502 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 143,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 136,681 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 136,582 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 128,560 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F Tyre worn close to the legal limit.

O/S/F Tyre worn.

Fail 14 Oct 2020 128,537 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, outer bush. As marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil leaks.

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F Tyre worn close to the legal limit.

O/S/F Tyre worn.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 121,069 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement horizontal suspension link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 121,069 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement horizontal suspension link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 113,187 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 108,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 102,002 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 96,069 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 90,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 84,069 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,081 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,133 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 63,135 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 MHM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MHM, 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 MHM registered?

VK56 MHM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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