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VK56 YGR

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,618 mi
Last recorded135,618 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 135,618 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 132,610 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 132,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 125,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 125,725 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 122,483 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 122,481 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 117,686 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 117,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 111,807 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 106,507 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides circlip not secure, preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 106,505 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides circlip not secure, preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 101,309 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,180 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 96,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split

Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,599 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 80,601 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,850 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 62,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 62,539 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,220 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,607 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 43,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,624 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 26,432 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 YGR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YGR, 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 YGR registered?

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

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