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VN56 HTU

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,147 mi
Last recorded138,147 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 HTU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 138,147 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 137,553 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 137,533 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 136,904 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 136,134 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 136,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 134,722 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 134,211 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 133,385 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin within next 1000 miles. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 131,232 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 131,191 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 128,477 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 125,417 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 122,614 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 119,025 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 114,043 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 105,939 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 105,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 96,469 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 89,398 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 89,398 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 67,477 miles

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)

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 HTU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN56 HTU?

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What year was VN56 HTU registered?

VN56 HTU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is VN56 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 HTU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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