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V6 TBX

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,036 mi
Last recorded71,036 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 TBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 71,036 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 69,799 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 69,778 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 68,133 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 67,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 65,527 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 64,643 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 64,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,209 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 59,117 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 59,116 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 54,387 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Sep 2017 54,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Sep 2016 49,630 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,531 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,965 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,487 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,862 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,347 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Sep 2010 26,246 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,990 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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V6 TBX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V6 TBX, 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 V6 TBX registered?

V6 TBX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is V6 TBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 TBX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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