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VN56 UUG

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,714 mi
Last recorded130,714 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 130,714 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 130,714 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 126,500 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 120,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 110,869 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 107,047 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 99,430 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,644 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front road wheel damaged

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 83,119 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 68,138 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,058 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 42,980 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,980 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 UUG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UUG, 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 UUG registered?

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

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