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VK56 UNV

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,315 mi
Last recorded128,315 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 UNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 128,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 123,998 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 119,549 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 114,823 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 102,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

headlamp washers not working

Fail 13 Aug 2018 102,134 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

headlamp washers not working

Pass 10 Jun 2017 97,607 miles

Offside Front outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2017 97,593 miles

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

Offside Front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 17 May 2016 89,045 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,220 miles

both rear tyres stepped outer tread

Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,777 miles

Rear tyre treads stepped

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 16 May 2013 66,436 miles

Offside rear tyre stepped inner tread and nail in tread

nearside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear bars and wearing thin inner edge

Fail 16 May 2013 66,436 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre stepped inner tread and nail in tread

nearside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear bars and wearing thin inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2012 60,315 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 53,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 53,218 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,665 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 43,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UNV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

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

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