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VK56 VWR

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,003 mi
Last recorded74,003 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 74,003 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 71,518 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 68,914 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 66,756 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 66,726 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 64,941 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2021 64,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2020 62,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 60,026 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 60,026 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 57,181 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 53,495 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 53,489 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 49,688 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 49,688 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,244 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 40,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 33,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 33,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2012 27,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2011 26,171 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 23,755 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,979 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 VWR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VWR, 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 VWR registered?

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

Is VK56 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK56 VWR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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