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BN06 VEV

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

270,660 mi
Last recorded270,660 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 VEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 270,660 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in both rear upper suspension bushes

slight play on both suspension struts front

Pass 8 Jun 2019 258,261 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 258,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 244,390 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 231,132 miles

n/s/r roll bar bush worn

n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 17 Jun 2016 211,239 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 210,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 184,271 miles

wear on rear roll bar D bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2014 157,758 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 131,425 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 131,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 107,987 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 82,054 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE SPLIT ON INNER SIDE WALL

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 61,062 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 43,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,398 miles

REAR NO PLATE DISTORTING

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 VEV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN06 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

BN06 VEV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is BN06 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 VEV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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