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VX56 FKF

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

196,998 mi
Last recorded196,998 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 196,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 196,996 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 190,829 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 181,186 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S wiper arm loose ; Rear tyres misshaped

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 177,933 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 177,933 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 175,852 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers sun vizor missing time of test

Fail 21 Oct 2020 175,783 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction drivers sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working offside and nearside fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front sub frame offside rear mounting housing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 169,735 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction drivers visor insecure (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 165,374 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both fronts (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 165,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive see print out (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer box blowing/inscure (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both fronts (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 158,224 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 158,224 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 153,592 miles

Offside Rear Brake has a slight bind

Front bumper spliter loose

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 146,207 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 138,824 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 126,294 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 126,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 112,267 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Fail 29 Sep 2012 112,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 13 Oct 2011 96,399 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 96,398 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 79,840 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn

Fail 23 Oct 2010 79,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn

Pass 4 Oct 2009 62,650 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 FKF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FKF, 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 FKF registered?

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

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