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VE06 HXD

2006 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,545 mi
Last recorded68,545 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 HXD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 68,545 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 68,534 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock top mount cracked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 67,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 66,290 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 64,504 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 61,695 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 59,328 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 58,897 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 58,885 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 58,805 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 57,106 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 57,103 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fumes leaking into cab area (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 51,978 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 46,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 42,964 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,733 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 36,733 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2012 33,036 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 27,874 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,643 miles

n/s/f tyre has chunk out of sidewall but not showing any cords.

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 HXD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Yellow 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 HXD, 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 HXD registered?

VE06 HXD is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is VE06 HXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 HXD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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