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VX06 BBV

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,835 mi
Last recorded170,835 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 BBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2024 170,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 170,772 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 157,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2021 140,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 133,098 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 118,263 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 118,263 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 105,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 105,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,957 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2017 97,957 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2016 95,725 miles

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

Slight Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 95,721 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 89,812 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 89,685 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 80,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 80,945 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 69,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,582 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,963 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,216 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 40,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,194 miles

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

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 BBV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BBV, 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 BBV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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