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VN56 HRW

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,132 mi
Last recorded119,132 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 119,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also slightly corroded (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also slightly corroded (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 119,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked an perished all over (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also slightly corroded (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also slightly corroded (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,492 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 4 Feb 2016 100,321 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 100,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 94,134 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 82,489 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 82,489 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 72,304 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 72,304 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 62,209 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,375 miles

only one horn working

Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,047 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 33,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 HRW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HRW, 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 HRW registered?

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

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