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VE06 HYS

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,010 mi
Last recorded145,010 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 HYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 145,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 143,083 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 142,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills and inner wheel arches.

Fail 25 Feb 2017 142,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills and inner wheel arches.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 131,564 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

stone chip in windscreen.

Fail 20 Feb 2016 131,564 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 102,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread.

noise from power steering.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 102,334 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin.

front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread.

noise from power steering.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 29 Mar 2013 76,206 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre 2-3 mm tread depth.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

slight play in offside and nearside front steering.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 45,915 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,566 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on iner edges

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,114 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 31,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 23,138 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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VE06 HYS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HYS, 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 HYS registered?

VE06 HYS is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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