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VX56 NRL

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

176,942 mi
Last recorded176,942 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 176,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 164,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 151,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 138,095 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 125,865 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside inners (4.1.E.1)

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2015 125,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside inners (4.1.E.1)

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 111,127 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

chaffing on offside front brake hose

wear in nearside front droplink ball joint

Pass 5 Dec 2013 98,266 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside drop link ball joint

Pass 3 Dec 2012 84,970 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,850 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 54,147 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,614 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 NRL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NRL, 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 NRL registered?

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

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