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VN56 ENX

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,221 mi
Last recorded156,221 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 ENX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 156,221 miles

EML light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front shocker casing heavily corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all rear lower seat base missing

Fail 2 Feb 2021 156,217 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended will not secure correctly (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended will not secure correctly (7.1.2 (c))

EML light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front shocker casing heavily corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all rear lower seat base missing

Pass 5 Feb 2020 146,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 129,630 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 3 Jan 2019 129,630 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid nearside rear caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Jan 2018 110,476 miles

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Fail 3 Jan 2018 110,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases frontpipe joint (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,555 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 73,745 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,630 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 68,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2014 68,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 61,765 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 59,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Diesel exhaust emissions print-out inoperative due to faulty printer....passed @ k=1.25m

Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,369 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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VN56 ENX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN56 ENX, 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 VN56 ENX registered?

VN56 ENX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is VN56 ENX safe to buy?

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