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VK56 VYX

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,023 mi
Last recorded178,023 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 178,023 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 178,023 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2016 156,874 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 149,498 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slighty notchy detected at steering wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2014 125,323 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 102,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 102,202 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,670 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

unable to see condition of inner front brake pads

Fail 6 Jun 2011 56,670 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

unable to see condition of inner front brake pads

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,304 miles

all brake discs have corrosion

offside rear tyre slight lifting of tread

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 VYX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

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

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