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VE06 BZN

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,471 mi
Last recorded83,471 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 83,471 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 83,456 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/strengthening rib corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

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

Offside Rear tyre tread area slightly out of shape

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 81,455 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,941 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 78,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,428 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 71,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,447 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 66,232 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 66,228 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,364 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,333 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,894 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,185 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,723 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,577 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 BZN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE06 BZN, 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 BZN registered?

VE06 BZN is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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The MOT history for VE06 BZN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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