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VK56 VWY

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,536 mi
Last recorded149,536 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 149,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 143,784 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 141,597 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 140,693 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))

lower steering column universal joint worn/has slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2018 138,936 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 137,376 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 137,372 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 132,057 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 132,056 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 125,185 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 114,384 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,811 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 95,042 miles

offside front wheel damaged

Fail 17 May 2012 95,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front wheel damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2010 78,954 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,460 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 VWY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

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

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