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VE06 HZK

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

138,238 mi
Last recorded138,238 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 HZK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 138,238 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 137,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 133,270 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 128,313 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 124,495 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 119,620 miles

Front Lower sub frame corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 113,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 25 Jun 2018 106,173 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

repair to exhaust

Pass 26 Jun 2017 100,066 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,790 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 95,584 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 90,259 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,477 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 49,282 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,205 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 47,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,393 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,136 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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 HZK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 HZK, 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

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What year was VE06 HZK registered?

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

Is VE06 HZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 HZK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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