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VE06 HXB

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,229 mi
Last recorded98,229 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 HXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 98,229 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 98,229 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 97,717 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 94,204 miles

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

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

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

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,326 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 84,190 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 71,908 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

movement in steering

nearside front anti roll bar linkage split gaiter

nearside front tyre worn close to legala limits

Fail 15 Jul 2015 66,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

movement in the steering

Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in the windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,199 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2012 42,407 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,018 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Aug 2010 28,813 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 HXB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HXB, 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 HXB registered?

VE06 HXB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2006.

Is VE06 HXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 HXB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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