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VN56 HPA

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

170,054 mi
Last recorded170,054 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 170,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 157,843 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 148,385 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 148,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 137,885 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 131,462 miles

EML indicates a fault

Pass 8 Nov 2013 119,091 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 96,228 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 768,777 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,543 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,492 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 HPA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HPA, 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 HPA registered?

VN56 HPA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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