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VN56 YKU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,234 mi
Last recorded127,234 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 127,234 miles

Under seal has been applied to vehicle, front & rear

Pass 30 Oct 2024 126,460 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH INNER SILLS

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION

Fail 25 Oct 2024 126,460 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH INNER SILLS

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION

Pass 31 Oct 2023 123,660 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH INNER SILLS

SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

SURFACECORROSION TO REAR AXLE

Fail 31 Oct 2023 123,660 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH INNER SILLS

SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

SURFACECORROSION TO REAR AXLE

Pass 1 Nov 2022 120,607 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH INNER SILLS

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION AND SUB FRAME

Fail 31 Oct 2022 120,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

SILL COVERS FITTED

SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH INNER SILLS

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION AND SUB FRAME

Pass 8 Oct 2021 118,109 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH INNER SILLS

SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,726 miles

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 1 Nov 2019 114,236 miles

near side sill covers damaged

surface corrosion to inner sills

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 29 Oct 2019 114,236 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

near side sill covers damaged

surface corrosion to inner sills

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 10 Oct 2018 105,351 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,004 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 79,834 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 79,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,324 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 66,782 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 60,869 miles

fuel filter starting to corrode

Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,211 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,326 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,773 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 YKU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YKU, 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 YKU registered?

VN56 YKU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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