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VN56 HTE

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,606 mi
Last recorded159,606 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 HTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 159,606 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 148,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 134,184 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 126,344 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 120,243 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 110,398 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 98,749 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 87,197 miles

Nearside Rear inner edge feathered

Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,781 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,681 miles

sill covers fited not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 21 Nov 2014 78,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

sill covers fited not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 15 Nov 2013 74,145 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 15 Nov 2012 69,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 66,079 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 66,079 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 61,361 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 61,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 53,040 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 HTE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

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

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The MOT history for VN56 HTE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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