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VK56 YGY

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,971 mi
Last recorded50,971 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 YGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 50,971 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 49,266 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 46,091 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic outer oversills fitted , both sides

Pass 28 Sep 2022 44,416 miles

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

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

front shocks slightly corroded

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 42,083 miles

front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 40,088 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 39,411 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,080 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

front sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 38,291 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 36,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,741 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 32,842 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 31,736 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,245 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 29,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,415 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,312 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 YGY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YGY, 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 YGY registered?

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

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