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VK56 HTE

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

103,344 mi
Last recorded103,344 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 103,344 miles

Rear subframe corroding

Fail 24 Nov 2025 103,344 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake backplates corroded

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2024 98,652 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 98,652 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 94,735 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2023 94,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 90,429 miles

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 90,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,960 miles

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 83,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,612 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 79,612 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Position lamp not working both rear. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 76,696 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 70,932 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking and perishing

Fail 13 Nov 2018 70,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking and perishing

Pass 14 Nov 2017 65,737 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 65,737 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,601 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 59,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,640 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 53,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 47,709 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 47,709 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,872 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 42,872 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,185 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 30,753 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 26,909 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,452 miles

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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VK56 HTE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

VK56 HTE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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