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VN56 HRL

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,966 mi
Last recorded141,966 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 141,966 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall, edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front tyre inner edge worn low

Rear sub frame corroded

Sill kit fitted

Windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 28 Sep 2024 137,765 miles

BODY DAMAGED

EML LIGHT ON

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

SILL KIT FITTED

Pass 20 Sep 2023 135,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management light on

sill kit

Fail 14 Sep 2023 135,319 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management light on

sill kit

Pass 7 Sep 2022 133,125 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 133,124 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 130,672 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 130,671 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 128,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Body Damaged

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

Under-tray Fitted - Damp With Oil

Pass 21 Aug 2019 124,620 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 124,620 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 117,598 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components from view

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from view

Fail 10 Sep 2018 117,598 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components from view

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from view

Pass 11 Sep 2017 106,590 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 106,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 96,932 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 87,180 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 87,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 74,514 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 74,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,632 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,243 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 37,407 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 37,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HRL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HRL, 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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VN56 HRL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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