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VE06 OBX

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,844 mi
Last recorded132,844 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 OBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2026 132,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 125,206 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 125,206 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 118,357 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 112,201 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 112,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 102,361 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,650 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 94,650 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,512 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,877 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 74,458 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,053 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 63,569 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

towbar bracket slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 43,936 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,658 miles

Slight cracking/deterioration on rear tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,462 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,528 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 19,056 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 OBX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

VE06 OBX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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