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VN56 YLC

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,710 mi
Last recorded125,710 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 YLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 125,710 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 120,787 miles

Chassis,suspensions components,sub frame and rear axle corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 119,283 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 115,489 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 114,059 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 112,117 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 109,289 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 109,194 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 102,009 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 96,349 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 96,349 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 89,666 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,024 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,808 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 62,807 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 52,407 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,478 miles

rear brake discs rusty and pads low

Pass 18 Dec 2009 28,411 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 YLC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

VN56 YLC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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