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VK56 VXS

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,215 mi
Last recorded160,215 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 VXS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 160,215 miles

Eml illuminated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 160,209 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Eml illuminated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 158,206 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect + corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 158,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect + corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 155,040 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2018 155,040 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 150,844 miles

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

Rear Oil leak engine ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 150,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Oil leak engine ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 146,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 113,712 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 121,931 miles

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

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

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

engine man light on dash

Pass 23 Sep 2014 121,931 miles

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

engine man light on dash

Pass 24 Sep 2013 109,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,407 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,851 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,879 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,709 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 VXS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK56 VXS registered?

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

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