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VX56 FKA

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,358 mi
Last recorded129,358 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 FKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 129,358 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 129,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational tyre facing wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 118,275 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 118,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 110,430 miles

o/s front tyre tread worn/bald on edges and on limit

engine cover fitted

exhaust front pipe flexy joint deteriated and slight blow

fuel filer damp, but no leak found

n/s rear tyre tread worn

o/s rear tyre tread worn and near limit

o/s rear upper suspension arm outer joint has slight movement

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 110,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

engine cover fitted

exhaust front pipe flexy joint deteriated and slight blow

fuel filer damp, but no leak found

n/s rear tyre tread worn

o/s front tyre tread worn/bald on edges and on limit

o/s rear tyre tread worn and near limit

o/s rear upper suspension arm outer joint has slight movement

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,461 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 85,828 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,400 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 65,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offsiude and nearside rear tyres slightly perished and lightly cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2012 51,224 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2012 51,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cut in nearside front tyre wall

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,154 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,475 miles

brake fluid low

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 FKA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VX56 FKA, 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 FKA registered?

VX56 FKA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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