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VX06 BBF

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

216,524 mi
Last recorded216,524 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 BBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 216,524 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 216,525 miles

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...

Pass 20 Mar 2020 206,632 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 206,632 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 181,448 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 181,448 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 158,271 miles

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 158,271 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 143,512 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)

both rear top shock absorber mounting brackets deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2016 138,092 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 138,092 miles

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 Mar 2015 132,568 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 125,681 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 117,255 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 117,089 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2012 109,521 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 101,413 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 96,169 miles

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 96,034 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2009 86,231 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 86,231 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 84,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 84,424 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 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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