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VK56 VZR

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,801 mi
Last recorded139,801 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 139,801 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 134,630 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 130,039 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 125,958 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 121,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 121,049 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 116,378 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 116,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 110,002 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 109,990 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 103,902 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 103,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 97,112 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 89,286 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 89,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 76,767 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 VZR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

VK56 VZR is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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