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VK56 VVR

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,371 mi
Last recorded100,371 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 100,371 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 100,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 91,029 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,410 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,667 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,436 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,952 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 58,952 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,164 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 51,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 47,883 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,516 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,538 miles

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Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,585 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 VVR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVR, 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 VVR registered?

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

Is VK56 VVR safe to buy?

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