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VN56 EOB

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

192,067 mi
Last recorded192,067 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 EOB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2023 192,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 184,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 183,941 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 173,120 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer seam deteriorated.... (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive several engine oil leaks... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside brake back plate very corroded / deteriorated....

Fail 4 May 2021 172,837 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer seam deteriorated.... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very corroded at top coller........ (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive several engine oil leaks... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside brake back plate very corroded / deteriorated....

Pass 13 May 2020 165,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 165,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 154,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner cv gator slight leak

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 154,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front inner cv gator slight leak

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 143,815 miles

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter slight leak

Rear pads low

brake pipes heavily coated

Fail 22 Nov 2017 143,445 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 50% side light not working

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter slight leak

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear pads low

brake pipes heavily coated

Pass 15 Dec 2016 132,042 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 132,042 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 116,743 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 116,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre on limit

Pass 13 Dec 2014 105,395 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,004 miles

n/s/f shock absorber rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2012 82,494 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 82,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 69,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 69,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,292 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,820 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 EOB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 VN56 EOB, 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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VN56 EOB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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