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VU56 VXC

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,405 mi
Last recorded198,405 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 198,405 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 5 May 2018 179,971 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 May 2018 179,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 May 2018 179,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 171,211 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Steering rack has slight leak

Pass 18 Mar 2016 160,543 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 136,189 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 136,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 127,847 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 127,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 119,406 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 114,409 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 99,161 miles

off side rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 80,268 miles

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

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

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

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 VXC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU56 VXC, 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 VU56 VXC registered?

VU56 VXC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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