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VK56 VVU

2006 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,112 mi
Last recorded135,112 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 VVU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 135,112 miles

EML on

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 135,110 miles

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

EML on

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 126,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 29 Apr 2021 126,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside door mirror cover missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 122,629 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 122,629 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 117,342 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 117,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 110,566 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 110,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (3.5.1i)

cover on engine and underside

Fail 7 Sep 2016 93,679 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter and/or fuel tank (7.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (3.5.1i)

cover on engine and underside

Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,986 miles

All four brake discs have a deep wear ridge.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 59,877 miles

All brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,388 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 48,378 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,166 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 29,166 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,940 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 VVU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

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

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