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VN56 UGM

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,211 mi
Last recorded166,211 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 UGM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 166,211 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 155,357 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 143,776 miles

plastic cover sils fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2015 136,372 miles

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

rear brake discs corroded and pitted and pads getting low

slight blow on exhaust down pipe flex joint

Pass 7 Nov 2014 124,108 miles

front wipers perished

Fail 7 Nov 2014 124,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front wipers perished

Pass 6 Nov 2013 113,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2012 97,943 miles

n/s/f tyre has small egg on sidewall.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,900 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres 2mm

n/s rear tyre 2mm

o/s rear tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,458 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 59,458 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,934 miles

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

o/s/f tyre getting low

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 UGM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UGM, 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 UGM registered?

VN56 UGM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is VN56 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 UGM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN56 UGM have outstanding finance?

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