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VN56 YKR

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,459 mi
Last recorded136,459 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 YKR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 136,459 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed multiple parts

Pass 30 Mar 2019 136,170 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 135,842 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2018 135,841 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2016 135,017 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 134,825 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 134,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 129,987 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 114,802 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 110,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 106,092 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 86,779 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 86,719 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 65,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YKR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN56 YKR registered?

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

Is VN56 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 YKR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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