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VN56 UHG

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,873 mi
Last recorded100,873 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 UHG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 100,873 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 100,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 100,782 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 100,782 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 100,312 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 99,762 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 99,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 97,496 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall has cuts

Pass 12 Jul 2017 94,146 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 94,145 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,002 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,620 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 85,620 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,843 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,958 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 71,958 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 63,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 54,139 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 54,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,740 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 38,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,234 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 UHG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UHG, 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 UHG registered?

VN56 UHG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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