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VN56 UGW

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,888 mi
Last recorded170,888 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 170,888 miles

park brake low reserve travel

Fail 20 May 2022 170,888 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

park brake low reserve travel

Pass 18 Nov 2021 163,568 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 163,568 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 147,343 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale light not working (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 147,343 miles

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale light not working (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 131,333 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 131,326 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 116,423 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 116,412 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 100,927 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 94,127 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 94,127 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,498 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 83,498 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 74,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 74,445 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 65,436 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 61,158 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 54,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,408 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 347,432 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 UGW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 UGW, 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 UGW registered?

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

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