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VU56 VXE

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,460 mi
Last recorded146,460 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 146,460 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear on limit, recommend replacement ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

rear upper shock mounts corroded, recommend replacement

Fail 12 Jun 2019 146,439 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Around pipes into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Both rear shock absorber mountings top bolt housing corroded still secure as two more bolts

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 137,761 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tread stepped

Pass 14 Jun 2017 132,284 miles

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner tread

o/s/f tyre 2mm

steering rack area damp

Pass 4 Jul 2016 127,514 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing thin

Fail 31 May 2016 127,512 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing thin

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jun 2015 125,073 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine management lamp is on

Pass 10 Jun 2014 112,454 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 99,838 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 94,492 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 85,498 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,666 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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VU56 VXE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU56 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

VU56 VXE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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