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VA06 CDF

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,868 mi
Last recorded150,868 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 CDF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 150,868 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 145,290 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 140,386 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 137,266 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 137,255 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 131,864 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 125,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 120,228 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 105,785 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 95,741 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 90,205 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 85,089 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 85,089 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both headlamp main beam are blue in colour

Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,839 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs pitted and rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,279 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 66,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both headlights flash -until system discharges even with key removed

Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,120 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 CDF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CDF, 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 CDF registered?

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

Is VA06 CDF safe to buy?

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