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BN06 VEO

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

207,552 mi
Last recorded207,552 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 VEO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2019 207,552 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Upper Shock mount x2

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 196,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear upper shock mounts cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2018 196,229 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Bolt in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear upper shock mounts cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2017 184,010 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 184,008 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 171,991 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 171,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 159,594 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 159,594 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 146,687 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 146,687 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 136,191 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 121,577 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 99,245 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 99,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,780 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,741 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 53,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BN06 VEO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BN06 VEO, 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 BN06 VEO registered?

BN06 VEO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is BN06 VEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 VEO shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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