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VN56 EOE

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,850 mi
Last recorded107,850 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 107,850 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 104,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 100,782 miles

Front Both front shock absorber outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 96,990 miles

front and offside to nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded/swollen

Pass 30 Nov 2019 95,986 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Front Seat belt retracts slow (Both Sides)

Front Service brake grabbing slightly Both Sides (1.2.1 (c))

Front Shock Absorbers external casing is corroded (Both Sides)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (Outer wall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Both Sides (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 95,984 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Front Seat belt retracts slow (Both Sides)

Front Service brake grabbing slightly Both Sides (1.2.1 (c))

Front Shock Absorbers external casing is corroded (Both Sides)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (Outer wall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Both Sides (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 88,852 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))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 88,852 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 68,014 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 67,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,241 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,201 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 63,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2015 59,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,604 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,158 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 49,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,841 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,800 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 37,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,479 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,790 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant level to high

Fail 16 Oct 2009 29,790 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant level to high

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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VN56 EOE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EOE, 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 EOE registered?

VN56 EOE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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