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VK56 VXR

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,554 mi
Last recorded171,554 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 VXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 171,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside and outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

not able to check outer sills

o/s and n/s rear brake back plate corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 171,554 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside and outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

not able to check outer sills

o/s and n/s rear brake back plate corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 160,789 miles

Rear brake disc back plates poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2017 160,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 budget (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc back plates poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2016 149,371 miles

engine cover fitted

not able to check all brake pipes

not able to check outer sills

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 143,236 miles

osf brake hose ferrels slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 126,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr tyre tread slightly stepped on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2013 104,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,195 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,430 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,901 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,049 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 VXR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

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

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The MOT history for VK56 VXR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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