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VO56 YVG

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,094 mi
Last recorded171,094 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 YVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 171,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

eingine oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2021 168,622 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 164,946 miles

Hand brake light doesn't illuminate on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracking on tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm excessively worn on inner edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 164,918 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake light doesn't illuminate on dash

Nearside Front Shock absorbs has corrosion to casing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracking on tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm excessively worn on inner edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 161,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber slight external corrosion to casing

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracking and perishing on tread

Offside Front Shock absorber slight external corrosion to casing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm cut on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever doesn't illuminate on dash on up position

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 158,981 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre slightly cut on outer side wall

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

Parking brake lever doesn't illuminate on dash on up position

Pass 15 Sep 2016 154,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 148,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 142,700 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 142,663 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 135,123 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 135,114 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 128,449 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 128,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 110,610 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,063 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 82,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,070 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 61,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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VO56 YVG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

VO56 YVG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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