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VN56 UGC

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,192 mi
Last recorded166,192 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 166,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 157,287 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 157,287 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 144,072 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 144,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 132,264 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 132,263 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 116,068 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 104,270 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 78,428 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 UGC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

VN56 UGC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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