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VK56 VZL

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,644 mi
Last recorded91,644 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 VZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats x2 fitted at time of test

slight damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall (cords not exposed)

slight wear ridge front brake discs

Fail 30 Jun 2015 91,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats x2 fitted at time of test

slight damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall (cords not exposed)

slight wear ridge front brake discs

Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,093 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,924 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 77,680 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,706 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 47,166 miles

smoke meter wont register ,vehicle too clean

Pass 26 Sep 2009 34,558 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 VZL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

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

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