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VX56 FJU

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

72,981 mi
Last recorded72,981 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 FJU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 72,981 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 72,070 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2023 71,758 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2023 71,758 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear axle disatached (4.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2022 69,980 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,218 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,209 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,380 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,889 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,720 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 4 Sep 2015 51,217 miles

top and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 13 Sep 2012 37,839 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,524 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,277 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,408 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 FJU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 FJU, 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 FJU registered?

VX56 FJU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is VX56 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 FJU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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