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VN56 UEY

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,064 mi
Last recorded178,064 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 178,064 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 178,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 174,744 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 174,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2018 149,001 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 149,000 miles

Emissions not tested very little gases exiting from rear (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from around bottle/pump (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Excessive play in o/s rackend (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 127,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 116,165 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 102,504 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 92,016 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 81,400 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 66,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front wipers slight smearing.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,155 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,682 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 UEY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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