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VN56 HRK

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

233,933 mi
Last recorded233,933 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 233,933 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 229,477 miles

drivers door interior trim missing

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2018 229,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split with cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

drivers door interior trim missing

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2017 219,369 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 206,122 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 206,122 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 192,116 miles

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 6 Jan 2014
Pass 17 Jun 2013 171,026 miles

Edges of all tyres wearing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2012 150,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in nearside front inner steering joint

Pass 24 Jun 2011 134,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 97,918 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 97,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,353 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 HRK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HRK, 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 HRK registered?

VN56 HRK is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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The MOT history for VN56 HRK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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