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VU56 VXS

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,583 mi
Last recorded172,583 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 VXS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 172,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 171,480 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 171,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 169,757 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 169,754 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 167,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 167,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 166,219 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 21 Jan 2020 166,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Jan 2019 163,906 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 162,082 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 157,862 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 157,832 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 150,286 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 143,108 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 134,541 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 127,174 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 120,614 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 120,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,393 miles

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

offside front tyre nearing limit

Fail 1 Sep 2010 97,393 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

offside front tyre nearing limit

Pass 24 Aug 2009 74,958 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 VXS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

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

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