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VK56 HSY

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,889 mi
Last recorded140,889 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 HSY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 140,889 miles

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Nearside Rear lamp reflector damaged

Offside Front Exhaust noisy heat shield ratting/insecure on front pipe (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 140,888 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Nearside Rear lamp reflector damaged

Offside Front Exhaust noisy heat shield ratting/insecure on front pipe (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 138,266 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Foglamp not working

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp reflector damaged

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 138,265 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Foglamp not working

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp reflector damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 135,384 miles

Headlamp wash not working.

N/s rear light lens damaged.

Slight seepage from o/s front shock absorber.

Very heavy surface corrosion on top part of n/s front shock absorber body.

Fail 11 Feb 2020 135,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp wash not working.

N/s rear light lens damaged.

N/s rear tyre wearing low, close to legal limit.

O/s rear tyre heavily perished/cracked and worn unevenly.

Slight seepage from o/s front shock absorber.

Very heavy surface corrosion on top part of n/s front shock absorber body.

Pass 28 Dec 2018 128,427 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 128,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 124,536 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 119,915 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 119,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 118,078 miles

unable to test rear seatbelts due to childseats fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 109,347 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 102,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 102,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 91,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2013 91,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,479 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 79,479 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Has Cuts In Sidewall

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,118 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full sill inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,189 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 HSY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VK56 HSY, 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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VK56 HSY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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