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VE06 CGF

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

174,574 mi
Last recorded174,574 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 CGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 174,574 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both ns and os sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 174,444 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both ns and os sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 169,434 miles

BOTH front tyres showing less than 2.0mm tread in places

o/s/r tyre showing splits in inner sidewall

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2023 167,591 miles

oil leak from o/s of engine area

some splitting apparent inner wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2022 166,017 miles

Both front tyres showing wear to edges (possible low on pressure)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cracking around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cracking around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 163,696 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion rear suspension components

medium to heavy oil leak o/s engine area

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2020 161,488 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive possible power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 158,705 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

head lamp washers inoperative

Fail 20 Sep 2019 158,626 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2 out of 3 washers (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear no access rear seats

head lamp washers inoperative

Pass 4 Oct 2018 152,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 152,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter altered (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 143,440 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 134,336 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 134,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 126,850 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 109,312 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 109,312 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 96,743 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 87,713 miles

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

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

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

batery insucure

child seat nsf, air bags fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2011 81,066 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn heavily - boarderline pass

Pass 30 Jun 2010 75,980 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 75,980 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn

rear discs poor and pads worn thin

Pass 27 Jun 2009 65,776 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 65,776 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack arms

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 CGF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CGF, 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 CGF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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