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VK56 VZJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,768 mi
Last recorded93,768 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 VZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 93,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & 8years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 89,719 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 89,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 86,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 82,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 79,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,155 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 77,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 70,083 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 70,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,107 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,535 miles

Rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,068 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,842 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,509 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,930 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,843 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,261 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

cut in o/s rear tyre but cords not exposed

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 VZJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

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

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