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VN56 UUP

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,362 mi
Last recorded135,362 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 UUP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 135,362 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front exhaust flexi joint leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear matal pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 128,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 121,388 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 114,839 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 May 2022 114,469 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 110,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 103,857 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 95,530 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 89,016 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 83,979 miles

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,800 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,821 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 71,747 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 71,747 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 64,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 59,926 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,926 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,748 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 31 Oct 2011 53,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 13 Nov 2010 46,491 miles

front inner brake pads appear well worn

front wipers are starting to smear

unable to view all brakes fully wheels would need to be removed to check

Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,216 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 UUP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UUP, 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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VN56 UUP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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