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VX56 UAF

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,802 mi
Last recorded127,802 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 UAF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 127,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 120,392 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 120,244 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 110,681 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 110,650 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 24 Jun 2016 101,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm)

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 93,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,505 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 80,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,379 miles

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape and spliting in tread

Fail 11 Jul 2012 72,372 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape and spliting in tread

Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,210 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 58,987 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,603 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY MISHAPED ON INNER EDGE.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 45,603 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY MISHAPED ON INNER EDGE.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED.

Fail 7 Aug 2010 45,546 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 34,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 22 Aug 2009 34,650 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

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 UAF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UAF, 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 UAF registered?

VX56 UAF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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