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VO56 YUR

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

173,529 mi
Last recorded173,529 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 YUR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 173,529 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 173,381 miles

general corrosion on front rear suspension

Fail 7 Apr 2025 173,381 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion on front rear suspension

Pass 25 Oct 2023 170,428 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 164,844 miles

FRONT SHOCKERS CORRODED

Pass 12 Oct 2021 159,651 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 157,676 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in bottom corner of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 157,676 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in bottom corner of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 153,542 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 147,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 147,324 miles

Offside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 140,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Oil leak engine or power steering ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 140,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Oil leak engine or power steering ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 132,325 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres on tread bars

Offside Front Lower evidence of leakage from power steering

Fail 15 Sep 2016 132,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres on tread bars

Offside Front Lower evidence of leakage from power steering

Pass 3 Sep 2015 118,341 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 105,863 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 93,454 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 93,453 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 81,076 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,394 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs showing signs of heavy wear

Fail 27 Aug 2010 52,932 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,932 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,910 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 YUR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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