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VN56 UUB

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,076 mi
Last recorded88,076 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 UUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 88,076 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 87,014 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 86,098 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 85,489 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 85,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 84,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,149 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2020 82,678 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 80,471 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,577 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 74,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 71,551 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 71,443 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 66,880 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,274 miles

1 horn is not working

hendlemp washers not working

Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,072 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,039 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 53,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 45,216 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 40,384 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,968 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 UUB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN56 UUB registered?

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

Is VN56 UUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 UUB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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