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VO56 YUX

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,712 mi
Last recorded163,712 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 YUX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 163,712 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 163,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 147,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2020 143,778 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 143,588 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 143,281 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 138,113 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 135,439 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 114,698 miles

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

offside & nearside outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2014 92,007 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,630 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 76,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2012 63,773 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 63,773 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,374 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 42,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,046 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 YUX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YUX, 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 YUX registered?

VO56 YUX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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