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VK56 VYO

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,648 mi
Last recorded99,648 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 VYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 99,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 97,835 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 96,741 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 93,510 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 90,203 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 86,514 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,686 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,875 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 78,788 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,738 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,821 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,643 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,705 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,777 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,791 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 37,791 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,214 miles

Front brake pads are low.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 25,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,394 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,401 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 VYO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

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

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