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VK56 VWG

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,106 mi
Last recorded125,106 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 VWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 125,106 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 116,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 99,461 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 88,460 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

osf coil spring corroded

osr tyre heavily perished - no cords can be seen or felt

Pass 25 Oct 2017 81,220 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads wearing thin .But above legal limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 81,220 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre split down to cords on inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads wearing thin .But above legal limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,953 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 76,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 r17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,570 miles

Nearside Front worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,479 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 67,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,478 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 58,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osr tyre starting to crack through tread and nearing legal limit

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,985 miles

near side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 1 Oct 2012 72,379 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,762 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 44,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,784 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,098 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 VWG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

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

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