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VN56 EOG

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

139,648 mi
Last recorded139,648 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 EOG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 139,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper macpherson strut top bearing noisy when rotated

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill heavily corroded but not gone through

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

Offside Front Upper macpherson strut top bearing noisy when rotated

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill heavily corroded but not gone through

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

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside & offside - sill covers fitted

service brake foot pedal has travel

Fail 30 Nov 2022 139,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit average reading of 1.14 - plate limit is 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper macpherson strut top bearing noisy when rotated

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill heavily corroded but not gone through

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

Offside Front Upper macpherson strut top bearing noisy when rotated

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill heavily corroded but not gone through

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

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside & offside - sill covers fitted

service brake foot pedal has travel

Pass 9 Nov 2021 127,586 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,354 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Oct 2019 112,697 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 107,547 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 103,729 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 100,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 93,669 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 84,748 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,938 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 65,034 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 54,475 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,336 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,279 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 EOG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EOG, 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 EOG registered?

VN56 EOG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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