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VE06 HYC

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,902 mi
Last recorded121,902 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 HYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 121,902 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 118,211 miles

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 16 Sep 2016 115,347 miles

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

n/s/f antirollbar link worn

Fail 16 Sep 2016 115,347 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

n/s/f antirollbar link worn

Pass 7 Sep 2015 110,290 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 7 Sep 2015 110,290 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 23 Aug 2014 103,114 miles

slight movement in offside antiroll bar link

Fail 23 Aug 2014 103,114 miles

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

slight movement in offside antiroll bar link

Pass 30 Aug 2013 95,088 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

n/s/r tyre tread wear uneven

Fail 29 Aug 2013 95,088 miles

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

front tyres worn close to limit

n/s/r tyre tread wear uneven

Pass 20 Aug 2012 87,032 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 78,303 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 78,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,776 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 42,776 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 HYC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE06 HYC?

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What year was VE06 HYC registered?

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

Is VE06 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 HYC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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