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VN56 EOA

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,333 mi
Last recorded134,333 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 EOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 134,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 134,100 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 133,867 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 131,371 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 131,371 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 131,180 miles

Heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2018 130,846 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2017 130,374 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 130,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2016 128,176 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 128,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 125,218 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 125,211 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 118,638 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,045 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 111,045 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,087 miles

off side rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,065 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,835 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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VN56 EOA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN56 EOA, 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 VN56 EOA registered?

VN56 EOA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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