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CF06 FNV

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,374 mi
Last recorded194,374 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF06 FNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 194,374 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 188,221 miles

Coolant leak coolant pipe ()

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 175,780 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 175,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 165,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED SLIGHTLY (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 160,341 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ON BOTH SIDES ()

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 153,516 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on edgers

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 145,762 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 133,962 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight noise (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

slight rack end play

Pass 17 Nov 2014 125,436 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 118,502 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 109,935 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking.

nearside rear tyre worn and damaged on inner walls

Fail 22 Aug 2012 109,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking.

nearside rear tyre worn and damaged on inner walls

Pass 8 Aug 2011 104,132 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 90,170 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 65,151 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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CF06 FNV 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 CF06 FNV, 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 CF06 FNV registered?

CF06 FNV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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