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VN56 HNJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,485 mi
Last recorded192,485 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 192,485 miles

Centre Front exhaust mount broken

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 186,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake discs all round corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 165,970 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 165,844 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 148,510 miles

both rear tyres slightly lost shape on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 132,123 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 110,984 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 110,984 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 85,467 miles

both front tyres worn near wear blocks

both front tyres worn on inner/outer edges

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

cracks in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 3 Oct 2009 60,553 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

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 HNJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HNJ, 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 HNJ registered?

VN56 HNJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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