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VX06 BCU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,559 mi
Last recorded118,559 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 BCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 118,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cracing to nearside rear tyre inner suidewall.

Damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Management lamp on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside & offside rear brake discs worn & pitted.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 118,511 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cracing to nearside rear tyre inner suidewall.

Damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Management lamp on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside & offside rear brake discs worn & pitted.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 110,125 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 106,802 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 98,629 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 97,773 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 BCU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BCU, 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 BCU registered?

VX06 BCU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2006.

Is VX06 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX06 BCU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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