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VK56 YGO

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,888 mi
Last recorded94,888 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp72,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 YGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 94,888 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 89,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 89,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 82,559 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 78,163 miles

engine cover/sill covers

Pass 18 Nov 2021 73,239 miles

engine cover

Pass 19 Nov 2020 68,498 miles

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))

sill covers

Fail 19 Nov 2020 68,498 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

sill covers

Pass 22 Nov 2019 64,648 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays/sill covers

Pass 24 Nov 2018 60,415 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 55,015 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 51,076 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 46,473 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 41,786 miles

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

nearside wiper blade poor

Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,673 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 19 Nov 2013 36,643 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 7 Nov 2012 32,497 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 29,532 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,631 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN AND ON LEGAL LIMIT TODAY

Pass 26 Nov 2009 21,761 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp?

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
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VK56 YGO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 72,812 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK56 YGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK56 YGO registered?

VK56 YGO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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