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VX56 NPU

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,965 mi
Last recorded66,965 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 66,965 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 66,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 64,201 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 64,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2022 61,672 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 61,669 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 58,951 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING/PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,044 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 55,186 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 51,711 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 47,939 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 43,887 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 43,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 39,781 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 39,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 35,318 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

offside rear tyre slighty mishaped

Pass 19 Dec 2013 31,421 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 27,442 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 27,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 23,475 miles

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

both front tyres are scuffed out on the outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2010 19,237 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear more on the outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2009 14,078 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 NPU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 NPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX56 NPU registered?

VX56 NPU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is VX56 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 NPU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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