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VN56 UED

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,499 mi
Last recorded87,499 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 UED
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,499 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 19 Jan 2022 87,441 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 87,441 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,586 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 75,153 miles

front number plate in poor condition

o/s/r inner side light not working

play in n/s/f anti-roll bar end link

Pass 22 Mar 2018 71,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 66,305 miles

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

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 26 Mar 2016 60,836 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,528 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,464 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,788 miles

engine management light on

Fail 21 Mar 2013 44,788 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,582 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,832 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 35,832 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,478 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 UED is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UED, 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 UED registered?

VN56 UED is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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