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VK56 VYD

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

206,102 mi
Last recorded206,102 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 VYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 206,102 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 196,299 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 183,007 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 178,054 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

chip in windscreen

Fail 21 Aug 2020 178,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Jul 2020 178,052 miles

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

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear unable to test rear seat belts vehicle loaded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 170,235 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 170,235 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 162,360 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 162,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22/22 normal (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 137,903 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sidelight not working

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 124,075 miles

n/s/f tyre has slice on outer wall

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f washer jet not working

stone chip windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 97,919 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 97,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 79,132 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 74,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 58,557 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,659 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 VYD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VYD, 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 VYD registered?

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

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