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VK56 HRZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,677 mi
Last recorded65,677 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 HRZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 65,677 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 64,407 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 59,823 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 49,907 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 49,336 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 47,565 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,081 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 46,528 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,667 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,492 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 41,035 miles

benefit of doubt given , could not get traction control switch to work

fuel cap seal minor damage

Pass 10 Jul 2015 39,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres perishing

Fail 10 Jul 2015 39,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 37,258 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 37,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 35,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perishing & starting to split on inner wall

Pass 29 Sep 2012 31,646 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,017 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,035 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,772 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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VK56 HRZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VK56 HRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK56 HRZ registered?

VK56 HRZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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