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VA06 CBY

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,169 mi
Last recorded75,169 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 CBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 75,169 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 75,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 67,131 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 58,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer deep cut in sidewall area. front tyres hevily wearing on outside edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted restricting view of certain components

Pass 27 Dec 2014 52,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 46,724 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 42,570 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,506 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 34,124 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 28,084 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 CBY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CBY, 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 CBY registered?

VA06 CBY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is VA06 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA06 CBY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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