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VN56 HTA

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,711 mi
Last recorded156,711 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2017 156,711 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking flexy to caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 152,862 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 152,862 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 47,977 miles

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE LEVER NOT RETURNING FULLY

Fail 20 Oct 2015 147,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 XL (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE LEVER NOT RETURNING FULLY

Pass 20 Oct 2014 143,902 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 143,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 133,001 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 114,882 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 92,359 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 71,206 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,161 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 HTA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HTA, 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 HTA registered?

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

Is VN56 HTA safe to buy?

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