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VX56 NRO

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,189 mi
Last recorded45,189 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 45,189 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 45,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 40,678 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 36,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,568 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 27,531 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 23,233 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 18,242 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 NRO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NRO, 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 NRO registered?

VX56 NRO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 December 2006.

Is VX56 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 NRO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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