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VN56 UUX

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,337 mi
Last recorded115,337 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 UUX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 115,337 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 115,272 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Can't be opened (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temp Cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 115,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 114,725 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 114,705 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 111,868 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 107,755 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 107,750 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 98,990 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 90,306 miles

slight play steering column uj

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 78,239 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,805 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,475 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,243 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 45,243 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 34,947 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,702 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 21,886 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 UUX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

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

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