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VN56 HSJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,263 mi
Last recorded120,263 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 HSJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 120,263 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 120,253 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 118,789 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 118,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 114,655 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 114,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively near limit (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

fuel filter wet , no apparent leak

Pass 3 Sep 2019 109,147 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 103,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 103,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 98,181 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front/rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 93,999 miles

both rear tyres nearing limits

Fail 19 Jan 2016 93,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres nearing limits

Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,948 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front fog light not working

o/s rear light condensated

Fail 14 Apr 2014 48,323 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet cabl in poor condition

o/s front fog light not working

o/s rear light condensated

Pass 12 Dec 2013 73,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,743 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 61,742 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 51,331 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 42,161 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 33,301 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 HSJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HSJ, 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 HSJ registered?

VN56 HSJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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