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VN56 HNF

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,984 mi
Last recorded141,984 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 141,984 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded all centre ns/os (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both ns/os (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 132,118 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 131,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 119,633 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 119,633 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 108,460 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 94,015 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,529 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 76,271 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 76,270 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,956 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 51,956 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,151 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 44,151 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 HNF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HNF, 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 HNF registered?

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

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