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VN56 HND

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,089 mi
Last recorded151,089 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 HND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 151,089 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 141,526 miles

exhaust lexi pipe rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2019 141,344 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected Reverse lamp stays on (4.6.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 133,382 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 133,382 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 123,323 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 114,150 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 97,231 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 81,943 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 81,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 69,821 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,355 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,288 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 32,000 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

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 HND is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN56 HND registered?

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

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