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VK56 VYS

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,874 mi
Last recorded99,874 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 VYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 99,874 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 90,489 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)

exhaust tailpipe damaged

slight play in both front anti roll bar link arms

Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,806 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 51,140 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 VYS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 VYS, 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 VYS registered?

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

Is VK56 VYS safe to buy?

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