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VN56 HSV

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,500 mi
Last recorded130,500 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2015 130,500 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 109,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 91,515 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 84,075 miles

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

front and rear discs worn

slight cut to nsr side wall not exposing cord

Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,392 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 HSV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HSV, 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 HSV registered?

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

Is VN56 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 HSV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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