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VK56 VZH

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,861 mi
Last recorded106,861 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 VZH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 106,861 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Still prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 106,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Still prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2017 94,603 miles

Nearside Rear tyre evenly worn inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2017 94,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre evenly worn inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2016 76,819 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 76,353 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,678 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

items removed from drivers view prior to inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2014 50,672 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 45,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking/deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,555 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,018 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,555 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,928 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to wear low outer edge

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 VZH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

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

Is VK56 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK56 VZH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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