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VN56 UGJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,360 mi
Last recorded153,360 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 UGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 153,360 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 153,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 137,812 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 137,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 122,460 miles

o/s/r tyre miss-shapen

Fail 19 Oct 2015 122,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre miss-shapen

Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,095 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 108,095 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 93,820 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 93,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,509 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 79,509 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,817 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 55,043 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,827 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 UGJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UGJ, 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 UGJ registered?

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

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