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VE06 UAR

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

75,432 mi
Last recorded75,432 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 UAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2024 75,432 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated .

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Rear seat panel damaged and loose.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged BOTH tyres feathering on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion evident on ALL REAR suspension. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 72,925 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 69,231 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 69,231 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,195 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 65,195 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 61,111 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 61,111 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 59,241 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 58,190 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,154 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 57,143 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 55,877 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 55,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,062 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2016 54,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,498 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,550 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 42,550 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,598 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 36,598 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,138 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 30,138 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,368 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 24,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,326 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,483 miles

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

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 UAR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 UAR, 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 UAR registered?

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

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