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VK56 UNY

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,841 mi
Last recorded129,841 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 UNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2025 129,841 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all *4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all *4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 129,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 129,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 128,352 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 119,287 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 108,677 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 92,094 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 78,570 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,029 miles

headlamps stay on permently when switch is off and when set to posistion lamp's they still remain on with the posistion lamp on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 4 Mar 2011 49,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,522 miles

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

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

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 UNY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

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

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