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VN56 UUK

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,099 mi
Last recorded115,099 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 115,099 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 115,083 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 114,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip within zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 113,404 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 113,404 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 111,590 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 104,034 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 104,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link - Seen raised/full lock right (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 98,382 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 98,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,316 miles

Engine light on

Fail 4 Apr 2017 91,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine light on

Fail 4 Mar 2017 91,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2015 86,374 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 86,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 76,310 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 68,072 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,749 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 48,142 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,251 miles

Nearside 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 UUK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UUK, 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 UUK registered?

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

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