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VN56 HRX

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,669 mi
Last recorded142,669 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 142,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 142,669 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 131,791 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 131,791 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 125,699 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 125,699 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 109,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 91,706 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 91,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 68,953 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 68,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side-wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner treaded area (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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Pass 1 Aug 2015 62,167 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 55,350 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,894 miles

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

trailer socket not working

Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,764 miles

Both rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edge

Slight distortion in N/S/F road wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,002 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,764 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 HRX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HRX, 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 HRX registered?

VN56 HRX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is VN56 HRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 HRX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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