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VK56 VWE

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,997 mi
Last recorded132,997 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 VWE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 132,997 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 130,551 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 126,673 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 120,936 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 116,415 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 112,651 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 108,945 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,055 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,285 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 88,027 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,394 miles

there has been a repair carried out on windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2012 79,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside 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)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 68,837 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,837 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,390 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 57,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front & nearside rear tyres low tread,offside rear tyre tread splitting

slight play in front anti-roll bar links

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f driveshaft support bearing dust seal broken exposing bearing

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 VWE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK56 VWE registered?

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

Is VK56 VWE safe to buy?

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