2006 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · NV56 VCD
2006 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 161,367 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV56 VCD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2024
- 161,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV56 VCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Saab 9-3 (NV56 VCD) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NV56 VCD Mileage History
- 02/08/2022151,210 mi
- 10/08/2023156,775 mi+5,565 mi
- 14/08/2023156,775 mi
- 20/09/2024161,367 mi+4,592 mi
Average of roughly 4,758 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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