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VK56 VYB

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,005 mi
Last recorded163,005 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 VYB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 163,005 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 153,373 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 153,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 148,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 148,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 144,539 miles

Nearside Seal plastic cover demaged/insecure

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 144,538 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seal plastic cover demaged/insecure

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 135,732 miles

Stone chip on windscreen less then 10mm

Fail 15 Dec 2018 135,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stone chip on windscreen less then 10mm

Pass 16 Dec 2017 122,294 miles

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

eml light on

smell of diesel but no visual leak

Fail 14 Dec 2017 122,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

eml light on

smell of diesel but no visual leak

Pass 28 Dec 2016 114,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 114,669 miles

Fuel system component leaking no2 injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 109,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Dec 2014 105,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 105,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 95,505 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 79,173 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 69,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 60,422 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,518 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 VYB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

VK56 VYB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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