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VX56 FKB

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,555 mi
Last recorded93,555 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 FKB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 93,555 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,847 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 83,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter/housing (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight power steering leak from rack area

Fail 9 Sep 2015 71,479 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight power steering leak from rack area

Pass 6 Nov 2014 61,379 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,499 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 51,512 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,018 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,925 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,121 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 FKB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FKB, 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 FKB registered?

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

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