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VN56 HPE

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,843 mi
Last recorded130,843 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 130,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 128,108 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 124,426 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 120,426 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 114,525 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,742 miles

Offside Rear shocker top mounting damaged but ok

Pass 27 Jun 2016 88,299 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 80,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,914 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting badly, no cords visible

Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2013 62,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,712 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 12,086 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,320 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 45,312 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,570 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 HPE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HPE, 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 HPE registered?

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

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The MOT history for VN56 HPE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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