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VN56 HMZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,557 mi
Last recorded97,557 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 97,557 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO FRONT & REAR SUBFRAMES

ADVANCED CORROSION TO N/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S & N/S FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSE FERRULES

EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION LEAKING

O/S & N/S REAR TRAILING ARM VOID BUSHES WORN & MOUNTING BRACKETS CORRODED

Fail 18 Jan 2017 97,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

ADVANCED CORROSION TO FRONT & REAR SUBFRAMES

ADVANCED CORROSION TO N/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CASING

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S & N/S FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSE FERRULES

EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION LEAKING

O/S & N/S REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN & MOUNTING BRACKETS CORRODED

EXCESSIVE CORROSIOIN TO O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CASING

Pass 27 Jan 2016 84,570 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 77,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,732 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,044 miles

Strongly advise on condition of rear brake discs.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 56,044 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Strongly advise on condition of rear brake discs.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,778 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)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 50,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 28 Oct 2009 43,998 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 HMZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VN56 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

VN56 HMZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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