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VX56 FJC

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,953 mi
Last recorded128,953 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 FJC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 128,953 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r light lens damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2013 128,953 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r light lens damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 110,983 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,098 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 74,580 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,167 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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VX56 FJC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VX56 FJC, 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 VX56 FJC registered?

VX56 FJC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is VX56 FJC safe to buy?

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