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V70 CCD

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,757 mi
Last recorded90,757 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 CCD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 90,757 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 90,733 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 90,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 89,702 miles

Front exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 88,266 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 85,657 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 82,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 82,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 75,933 miles

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 19 Apr 2019 75,933 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 75,507 miles

offside front tyre tread getting low

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brake discs corroded and brake pads look low

slight movement in offside rear hub

Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,730 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,187 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre worn on stepped edge

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,441 miles

**** fuel filter rusty/corroding ****

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades have slight smearing to windscreen

Fail 16 Apr 2015 68,441 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

**** fuel filter rusty/corroding ****

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades have slight smearing to windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2014 65,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,698 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 62,003 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,138 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 55,137 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,981 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 44,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,093 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 36,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,513 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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V70 CCD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V70 CCD, 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 V70 CCD registered?

V70 CCD is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 February 2006.

Is V70 CCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 CCD shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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