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VK56 VVO

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,644 mi
Last recorded122,644 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 122,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 122,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 120,729 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 118,452 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 118,450 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 116,169 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 112,702 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 109,867 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 109,867 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 106,821 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 104,019 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,959 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)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 99,959 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 96,748 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 96,748 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 91,552 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 81,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,469 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,414 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,189 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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,647 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,963 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 28,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 VVO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VVO, 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 VVO registered?

VK56 VVO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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