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VN56 UEP

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,852 mi
Last recorded165,852 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 165,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 165,673 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 164,676 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 161,916 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 161,916 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower uj (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 159,624 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 159,622 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 156,463 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 156,463 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 152,707 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 143,519 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 143,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 127,790 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 115,115 miles

osf seatbelt retraction poor

slight play in nsr/osr suspension joints

Fail 20 Dec 2016 115,114 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

osf seatbelt retraction poor

slight play in nsr/osr suspension joints

Pass 22 Dec 2015 106,497 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Dec 2014 93,200 miles

servo pipe slight perishing

Fail 22 Dec 2014 93,200 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osr tyre wearing slightly on edges

servo pipe slight perishing

Fail 7 Dec 2013 78,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs corroding

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 78,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs corroding

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 64,871 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 61,771 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE FLEXI STARTING TO BLOW

Fail 19 Dec 2011 61,714 miles

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

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE FLEXI STARTING TO BLOW

Pass 24 Dec 2010 54,771 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,284 miles

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)

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 UEP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN56 UEP registered?

VN56 UEP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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