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VE06 HSD

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,791 mi
Last recorded49,791 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 49,791 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 48,804 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 47,283 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 May 2023 47,273 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative nsf osf (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 46,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on the edge

cracking to both front tyres

Fail 23 Jun 2021 46,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on the edge

cracking to both front tyres

Pass 21 Aug 2020 46,445 miles

Nearside Front tyre is slightly wearing on the edge

Offside Front tyre has cracking in between the tread but can not see cords

Fail 7 Aug 2020 46,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre is slightly wearing on the edge

Offside Front tyre has cracking in between the tread but can not see cords

Pass 13 Oct 2017 46,422 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly wearing on the edge

Rear Brake pads are starting to get low

Fail 3 Nov 2016 46,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks inbetween the treads (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks inbetween the treads (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly wearing on the edge

Rear Brake pads are starting to get low

Pass 27 Nov 2015 41,578 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,017 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,764 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 34,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 31,048 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,602 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,140 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 18,573 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 HSD 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 73.7%.

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 HSD, 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 HSD is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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