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VE06 OBY

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,431 mi
Last recorded128,431 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 OBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 128,431 miles

some corrosion on both front outriggers

some corrosion on both inner and outer sills

Pass 29 Jul 2024 121,870 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some surface corrosion on both inner sills

Fail 29 Jul 2024 121,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both sides (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some surface corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 3 Apr 2023 121,123 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 121,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 120,096 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 120,096 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 118,295 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 118,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 117,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 114,856 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 114,856 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 110,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,869 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 101,844 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,691 miles

zero emissions

Pass 26 Apr 2014 86,590 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 86,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,506 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,918 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 76,198 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,781 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,521 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,660 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 OBY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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