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VX56 FHT

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,462 mi
Last recorded91,462 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 FHT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 91,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 91,444 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 91,095 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,400 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 88,893 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 84,550 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 84,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 76,881 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 69,218 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 59,824 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 59,824 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,459 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,344 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,755 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 26,353 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,970 miles

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)

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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VX56 FHT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VX56 FHT, 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 VX56 FHT registered?

VX56 FHT is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is VX56 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 FHT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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