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VE06 HYJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,356 mi
Last recorded152,356 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 HYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 152,356 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 129,699 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 129,574 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 111,588 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 2 Jun 2017 100,903 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 92,295 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 79,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 May 2015 79,368 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,339 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 71,831 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,511 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 59,509 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,073 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,902 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 HYJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?

VE06 HYJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2006.

Is VE06 HYJ safe to buy?

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