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VN56 EOK

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,380 mi
Last recorded69,380 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 EOK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 69,380 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s[on edges] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 62,791 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 62,791 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 61,079 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 59,905 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 59,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 58,259 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounts corroded. nearside and offside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 57,134 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 55,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 53,790 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 53,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 51,508 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 48,577 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 46,518 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 43,904 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 43,904 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,828 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 39,828 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 36,155 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,413 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,551 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,228 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,743 miles

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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VN56 EOK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EOK, 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 EOK registered?

VN56 EOK is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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