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VK56 UNE

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,806 mi
Last recorded163,806 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 UNE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 163,806 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 153,571 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 142,463 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 142,463 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 130,440 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 130,439 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 121,019 miles

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 21 Oct 2013 110,575 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 94,241 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,953 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 77,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,450 miles

Advise chip in windscreen outside swept area.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2010 60,443 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,523 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 UNE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 UNE, 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 UNE registered?

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

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