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VO56 CDE

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

161,503 mi
Last recorded161,503 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 CDE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 161,503 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 161,475 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 159,672 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 146,506 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 135,352 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 122,554 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 115,131 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 15 Dec 2017 109,063 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 96,541 miles

stone chips in windscreen

wear in both inner rack

Pass 29 Dec 2015 82,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,934 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,308 miles

front tyres getting low on edges

rear tyres getting low/perished.

slight wear in both inner rack.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 24,236 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 23,980 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,042 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 23,042 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 18,979 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 18,979 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 13,568 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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VO56 CDE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VO56 CDE, 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 VO56 CDE registered?

VO56 CDE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is VO56 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO56 CDE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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