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VN56 HMV

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,649 mi
Last recorded151,649 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 HMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 151,649 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 141,924 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 133,471 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 126,361 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 119,610 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 119,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Oct 2013 110,573 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 100,042 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 87,922 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service light on

Fail 10 Oct 2011 87,922 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service light on

Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,336 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,594 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 HMV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HMV, 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 HMV registered?

VN56 HMV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is VN56 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 HMV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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