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VE06 CGX

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,165 mi
Last recorded212,165 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 212,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 206,989 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 206,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system very rusty

Front and Rear brake discs very rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front door check strap worn, loose and noisy

Nearside rear lower suspension arm inner bush worn and perished

Offside front foglamp not working

Offside rear coil spring very rusty

Rear subframe and mounts rusty and perished

Starter motor worn and noisy

Undertrays fitted through-out

Various bodywork damage

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Apr 2016 200,956 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 200,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 178,345 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 178,321 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 149,775 miles

both front sides dim

exhaust blow from front pipe

front brake pads 3/4 worn

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 May 2013 130,796 miles

both rear tyres getting low

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 May 2012 115,395 miles

nearside front brake binding on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 101,183 miles

bad oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,962 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 74,406 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 74,406 miles

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

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 CGX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CGX, 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 CGX registered?

VE06 CGX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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