MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre very close to limit /// coolant leak from engine...
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate delaminated (0.1 (b))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top of strut body corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge - advise tracking check asap (5.2.3 (e))
Front play in wiper linkage assembly
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link top bush wear/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top arm outer rose joint - play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear axle bust mount brackets corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides under body floor riser panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear rear axle corroded
centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure - resting on exhaust system
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small boot securing clip snapped - boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate delaminated (0.1 (b))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top of strut body corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge - advise tracking check asap (5.2.3 (e))
Front play in wiper linkage assembly
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link top bush wear/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector damaged 25% missing
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top arm outer rose joint - play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear axle bust mount brackets corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides under body floor riser panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear rear axle corroded
centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure - resting on exhaust system
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Offside Front tyre has cut in outer side wall
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel has slight binding
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Offside Front tyre has cut in outer side wall
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel has slight binding
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.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)
both rear top shock absorber mounting brackets deteriorating
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)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VX06 BBF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 BBF, 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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VX06 BBF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2006.
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