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VN56 HOA

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,208 mi
Last recorded175,208 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 HOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 175,208 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 164,067 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 150,052 miles

both rear tyres ON LIMIT !

Pass 16 Dec 2014 139,483 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front steering rack end has slight play at the inner knuckle

offside front steering arm has slight play at the inner knuckle

Fail 16 Dec 2014 139,483 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front steering rack end has slight play at the inner knuckle

offside front steering arm has slight play at the inner knuckle

Pass 15 Dec 2013 128,085 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 84,626 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 84,626 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 46,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 HOA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HOA, 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 HOA registered?

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

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