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VK56 VYR

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,150 mi
Last recorded144,150 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 VYR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 144,150 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 144,150 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 139,153 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY WORN AND PERISHED ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER IS COMING APART DUE TO CORROSION

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 27 Oct 2020 139,153 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY WORN AND PERISHED ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER IS COMING APART DUE TO CORROSION

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 7 Nov 2019 132,189 miles

osf road spring is broken just an ins off the lower coil

osr tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2018 119,732 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 108,984 miles

EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION CORRODED

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

Fail 17 Oct 2017 108,984 miles

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

EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION CORRODED

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

Pass 28 Oct 2016 105,858 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 103,996 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 94,867 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,311 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,091 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,305 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,764 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 VYR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

VK56 VYR is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is VK56 VYR safe to buy?

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