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VX56 NNM

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,613 mi
Last recorded47,613 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 NNM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 47,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 47,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 31,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 24,313 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 23,819 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 23,369 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 23,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top gator (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 22,361 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 21,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 20,284 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 19,119 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge uneven

Fail 16 Nov 2015 19,119 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge uneven

Pass 17 Nov 2014 17,833 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven centre of tread pattern

Pass 14 Nov 2013 16,424 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 14,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 12,306 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 10,771 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly unvevn in tread pattern

Pass 17 Nov 2009 8,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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 NNM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NNM, 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 NNM registered?

VX56 NNM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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