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VE06 BZG

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

189,800 mi
Last recorded189,800 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 BZG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 189,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

gear lever knob insecure

noise from timing chain area

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2019 189,800 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

gear lever knob insecure

noise from timing chain area

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 170,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2018 170,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2017 158,666 miles

Front brake discs & pads worn

Offside front inner cv boot perished & leaking

Fail 2 Mar 2017 157,434 miles

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

Front brake discs & pads worn

Offside front inner cv boot perished & leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2016 141,976 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 126,660 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant level below min

o/s inner cv boot damp

Fail 27 Feb 2015 126,490 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant level below min

o/s inner cv boot damp

Pass 27 Feb 2014 111,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 111,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,575 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 96,575 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,179 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 81,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,090 miles

Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,086 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,930 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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VE06 BZG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VE06 BZG, 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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VE06 BZG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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