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VN06 DXE

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,985 mi
Last recorded155,985 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 DXE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 155,985 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 155,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 144,531 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 135,852 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 126,054 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 125,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 118,063 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 112,477 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 108,135 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 105,077 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 105,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,649 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 96,332 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 91,253 miles

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 84,427 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,146 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 76,581 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre inner stepping

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 65,742 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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VN06 DXE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN06 DXE, 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 VN06 DXE registered?

VN06 DXE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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The MOT history for VN06 DXE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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