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VK56 VYN

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,059 mi
Last recorded137,059 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 137,059 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 137,059 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 123,538 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre tread wearing on outer edge.

N/S/R Tyre tread worn on inner & outer edges.

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)

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,156 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 VYN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

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

Is VK56 VYN safe to buy?

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