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VK56 VWX

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,187 mi
Last recorded159,187 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2018 159,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres getting low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner tyre poor due to diesel contamination

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 149,042 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 118,349 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 118,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,580 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 91,580 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 87,046 miles

all brake discs pitted and rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2014 87,046 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

all brake discs rusty

engine fault light on

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,499 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 81,496 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,002 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 57,130 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,740 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,976 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 VWX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

VK56 VWX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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The MOT history for VK56 VWX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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