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VE06 CHH

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,110 mi
Last recorded145,110 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 CHH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 145,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 145,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 141,084 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 135,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 127,953 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 120,104 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 115,463 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 112,001 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 106,160 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 92,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 92,815 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam dip switch will not lock in main beam position (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 92,021 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 91,854 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 91,854 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,844 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 78,855 miles

all rear rose bushes have slight play in them

Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,207 miles

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jan 2013 74,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 62,304 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 62,304 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,922 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,586 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 CHH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CHH, 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 CHH registered?

VE06 CHH is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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