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VK56 YHB

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,744 mi
Last recorded83,744 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 83,744 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 79,423 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 74,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,135 miles

AGE RELATED ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,955 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,575 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 65,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 63,562 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,651 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 59,013 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 56,669 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 56,669 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 43,628 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 41,841 miles

both front inner rack joints slight play

both rear tyre low on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2012 37,891 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front tyres starting to feather inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,258 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 32,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

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 13 Oct 2010 26,297 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,559 miles

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)

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 YHB 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 84.2%.

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 YHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK56 YHB registered?

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

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