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VO56 YVE

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,644 mi
Last recorded118,644 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 YVE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 118,644 miles

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

General underbody corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 114,675 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 114,675 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 111,917 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 108,460 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 104,302 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,555 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 90,175 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 90,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 83,340 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,777 miles

rear tyres are cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,178 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,886 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,315 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,493 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,391 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 36,528 miles

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

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 YVE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO56 YVE registered?

VO56 YVE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is VO56 YVE safe to buy?

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