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VK56 VZT

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,239 mi
Last recorded60,239 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 VZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,239 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 57,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 53,731 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 50,914 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 45,854 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both front brake disc lipped

Fail 8 Oct 2016 45,854 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both front brake disc lipped

Pass 3 Oct 2015 43,773 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 43,773 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,369 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,804 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,035 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 31,930 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,403 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,652 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,868 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 VZT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

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

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