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VN56 UUL

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

182,952 mi
Last recorded182,952 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 182,952 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 169,455 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 168,395 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 143,810 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 125,201 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 112,359 miles

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

exhaust poor

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,132 miles

rear discs worn slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,778 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,984 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 UUL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UUL, 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 UUL registered?

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

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