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VE06 BZH

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,420 mi
Last recorded141,420 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 BZH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 141,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 132,010 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack , at offside (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 132,010 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack , at offside (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 131,945 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Connecting pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached detached from upper mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack at offside (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 131,064 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 131,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 128,257 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 123,270 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 114,460 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 105,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 95,115 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 79,697 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 53,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 53,282 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,844 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs worn

slight side wall damage to nearside front + rear tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,055 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

nearside front + rear tyres damaged on outer side walls

Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,515 miles

advised engine managemen t light staying on

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 BZH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BZH, 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 VE06 BZH registered?

VE06 BZH is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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