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VE06 BZP

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,512 mi
Last recorded174,512 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 174,512 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 155,895 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 136,783 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 124,044 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorated and split but clearing screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 123,751 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel uj connecting to steering rack (2.1.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front wiper blades deteriorated and split but clearing screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2015 114,518 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 May 2014 103,002 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 103,002 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 100,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Aug 2013 100,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,824 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,177 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 67,727 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,129 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 67,129 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,669 miles

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

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 BZP 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 75%.

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 BZP, 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 BZP registered?

VE06 BZP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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