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VO56 CEK

2006 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,162 mi
Last recorded141,162 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 CEK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 141,162 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 133,877 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 128,849 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 128,414 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 124,782 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 105,143 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 104,362 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 94,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 67,028 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 67,028 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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 CEK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VO56 CEK, 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 CEK registered?

VO56 CEK is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is VO56 CEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO56 CEK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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