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VK56 HSO

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,662 mi
Last recorded152,662 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 HSO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 152,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 148,346 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 148,345 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 144,063 miles

Handbrake travel noted

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arm mounting brackets corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 137,420 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R Susupension mounting brackets corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 on 3mm and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 on 3mm and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 137,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

N/S/R and O/S/R Susupension mounting brackets corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 on 3mm and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 on 3mm and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 131,061 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F inner C/V Boots deteriorated

N/S/R and O/S/R Suspension mounting brackets corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges and slightly stepped

Pass 2 Dec 2020 126,432 miles

Both front inner C/V Boots deteriorated

N/S/R and O/S/R Subframe mounting brackets corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/R Brake slightly tight

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 118,722 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 118,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 110,444 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 110,444 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 107,458 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 107,203 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack input column (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 92,165 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 82,061 miles

offside front tyre inner sidewall splits

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,697 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 60,913 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,336 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 56,225 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,679 miles

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

rear discs/pads rusty worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,268 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres scrubbing on edges

rear number plate poor

rear tyres scrubbing on inside edges

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 HSO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HSO, 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 VK56 HSO registered?

VK56 HSO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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