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VN56 UGL

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,783 mi
Last recorded84,783 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 84,783 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,231 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,272 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 60,224 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,858 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 27 Jul 2012 50,858 miles

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

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,905 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 36,896 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,778 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UGL 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 80%.

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 UGL, 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 UGL registered?

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

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