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VN56 HSF

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

255,763 mi
Last recorded255,763 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 HSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 255,763 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 255,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Upper Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 229,617 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 198,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 198,030 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 164,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 164,021 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 130,681 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2012 130,681 miles

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

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2011 98,444 miles

gear selection stiff

heavy engine vibration

Fail 9 Nov 2011 98,444 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gear selection stiff

heavy engine vibration

Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,949 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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VN56 HSF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HSF, 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 HSF registered?

VN56 HSF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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