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VE06 CFV

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

166,078 mi
Last recorded166,078 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 CFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 166,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge & very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light illuminated

oil leak engine bay

Fail 22 Jul 2024 166,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge & very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light illuminated

oil leak engine bay

Pass 27 Jul 2023 149,940 miles

engine management illuminated

Fail 26 Jul 2023 149,940 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine management illuminated

Pass 26 Jul 2022 133,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light illuminated

Fail 26 Jul 2022 133,872 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light illuminated

Pass 21 Jul 2021 124,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper top suspension mount / bearing deteriorated

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 21 Jul 2021 124,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper top suspension mount / bearing deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 24 Jul 2020 118,311 miles

Nearside Front shock abosrber corroded

Offside Front shock abosrber corroded

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

engine management light illuminated

under trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jul 2020 118,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock abosrber corroded

Offside Front shock abosrber corroded

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

engine management light illuminated

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated / slight leak

under trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2019 104,165 miles

Rear suspension leg corrroded

Pass 3 May 2019 104,154 miles

Front both front suspension legs corroded

engine management light illuminated

Pass 7 May 2018 98,033 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,892 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,722 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,920 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,046 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 61,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Engine management light illuminated

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,309 miles

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,393 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,802 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 36,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 29,828 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 23,088 miles

under vehicle covered by plastic trim

Pass 11 May 2009 18,474 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 CFV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CFV, 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 CFV registered?

VE06 CFV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is VE06 CFV safe to buy?

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