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VE06 HRD

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,773 mi
Last recorded126,773 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 126,773 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 119,944 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 119,858 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 111,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 106,693 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 104,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 101,023 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,036 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,825 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 86,825 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 79,776 miles

o\s\f suspension strut body corroded.

o\s\r brake disc worn & pads low.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,898 miles

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

Noise on clutch/gearbox when depressing clutch (possible dual mass)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 66,602 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 66,602 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2012 57,428 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,974 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,007 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,996 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 HRD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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