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VA06 CBF

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,086 mi
Last recorded88,086 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 CBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 88,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated sticks on difficult to release (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light displayed (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel inner edge damaged (hammer marks)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 86,331 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,035 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges. both rear brake pads wearing thin. under-trays fitted.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 83,347 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,176 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 42,592 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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VA06 CBF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VA06 CBF, 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 VA06 CBF registered?

VA06 CBF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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