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VE06 HZP

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,455 mi
Last recorded92,455 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 HZP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 92,455 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 92,450 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,508 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,834 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 82,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,049 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 11 Apr 2016 74,996 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 73,356 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,243 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)

Rear tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Fail 2 Oct 2014 69,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Rear tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,814 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 63,809 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 56,377 miles

oil level low

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 56,377 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,737 miles

front exhaust heatshield damaged

nsf tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,932 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,160 miles

Advise small cuts in rear tyres plus perishing.

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 32,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Advise rear brake discs slightly lipped .

Advise small cuts in rear tyres plus perishing.

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 HZP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HZP, 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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VE06 HZP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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