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VX56 FHY

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,583 mi
Last recorded129,583 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 FHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 129,583 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2026 129,583 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 112,967 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 105,940 miles

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

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filter is corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 101,312 miles

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

Fuel filter heavily corroded

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 101,300 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel filter heavily corroded

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 99,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing with cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

fuel filter corroded

underside corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 98,996 miles

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

Front and centre exhaust is corroded

Front suspension sub-frame is corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering reservoir cap is weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension is corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2020 98,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front and centre exhaust is corroded

Front suspension sub-frame is corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering reservoir cap is weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension is corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,131 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 95,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 86,794 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 86,794 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 85,821 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 85,821 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,330 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin slightly corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2016 74,486 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,145 miles

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

center exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,806 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 59,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,325 miles

front brake discs worn / corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,325 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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,207 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 FHY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VX56 FHY, 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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VX56 FHY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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