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VN56 HNU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,548 mi
Last recorded116,548 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 HNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 116,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 111,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 111,172 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 107,931 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 103,001 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,374 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 96,374 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear top mounting brackets broken (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 91,796 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 91,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 83,584 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,969 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 63,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,734 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,546 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 42,543 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,967 miles

both rear tyres have slight age cracks

Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,161 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 19,151 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,248 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 14,518 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 HNU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HNU, 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 HNU registered?

VN56 HNU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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