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VE06 CGY

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,674 mi
Last recorded160,674 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 CGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 160,674 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre sidewall ()

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 160,674 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre sidewall ()

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 153,369 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 152,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 150,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 148,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 148,012 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 144,667 miles

Front Lower vehicle has slight oil leak,advise

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both osf and nsf casings corroded,advise (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread advise (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 144,666 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (3.5.1g)

Front Lower vehicle has slight oil leak,advise

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both osf and nsf casings corroded,advise (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread advise (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower vehicle heat shield loose,advise

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 129,788 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,797 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 99,459 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,634 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,822 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,001 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,609 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,675 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,641 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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VE06 CGY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CGY, 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 CGY registered?

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

Is VE06 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 CGY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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