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VU56 VWR

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,861 mi
Last recorded156,861 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 VWR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 156,861 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded worn (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 156,859 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no sound from washer motor (8.2.3)

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded worn (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 145,218 miles

Front both brake discs corroded on outer edges

Offside Front headlamp lense milky

Fail 5 Jan 2017 145,218 miles

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

Front both brake discs corroded on outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2015 132,989 miles

engine covers fited

Fail 16 Dec 2015 132,989 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers fited

Pass 19 Dec 2014 124,512 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2014 124,491 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 115,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 115,895 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 104,503 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 104,502 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 93,972 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,972 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Mar 2011 83,600 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 73,974 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,042 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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VU56 VWR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VU56 VWR, 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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VU56 VWR is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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