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VE06 JBO

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,421 mi
Last recorded87,421 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 JBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 87,421 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded but not weakened

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to slightly perish on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 87,421 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded but not weakened

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to slightly perish on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 86,982 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 85,999 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,599 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 84,901 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 80,640 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 71,190 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,132 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,302 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,340 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,398 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,105 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 JBO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JBO, 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 JBO registered?

VE06 JBO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is VE06 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 JBO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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