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VX56 FHU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,574 mi
Last recorded165,574 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 FHU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 165,574 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 158,754 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 158,703 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 158,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 144,025 miles

unable to inspect rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 129,929 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 129,929 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 116,443 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to inspect rear offside seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 107,487 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake disks have surface rust on them

Fail 13 Jan 2015 107,482 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake disks have surface rust on them

Pass 25 Nov 2013 106,680 miles

both rear tyres low in treads and deterating on outter sidewalls

rear brake discs corroded and pitted, pads getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2012 86,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,887 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 68,790 miles

Fault warning system (lights), appears to be faulty.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,275 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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VX56 FHU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FHU, 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 FHU registered?

VX56 FHU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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