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VE06 HZB

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,681 mi
Last recorded118,681 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 118,681 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,031 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 101,029 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing ONE FROM EACH WHEEL (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 100,202 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 100,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,975 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 4 Mar 2016 89,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,632 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,858 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,548 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,582 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 45,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,511 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 HZB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HZB, 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 HZB registered?

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

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