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2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,953 mi
Last recorded106,953 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 106,953 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 95,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 89,615 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 77,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

flywheel noisey

Fail 21 Nov 2014 77,123 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

flywheel noisey

Pass 21 Nov 2013 70,834 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,998 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 51,630 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,227 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,562 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 HTC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HTC, 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 HTC registered?

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

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