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VX06 BAA

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

234,474 mi
Last recorded234,474 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 BAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 234,474 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 204,662 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 204,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 143,075 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bothside (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 94,819 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 94,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,562 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 94,521 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 83,831 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 83,831 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 73,275 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,179 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)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 65,179 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 11 Jun 2010 58,030 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 58,030 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,684 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,467 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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VX06 BAA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VX06 BAA, 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 VX06 BAA registered?

VX06 BAA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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