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VX06 BCZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,448 mi
Last recorded112,448 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp staying on

Fail 30 Oct 2015 112,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance low light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp staying on

Pass 20 Oct 2014 103,894 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 103,894 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 89,079 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,179 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,214 miles

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

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

sill skirts fitted structure not checked

Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,656 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 57,656 miles

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 57,642 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 57,630 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,133 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 BCZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BCZ, 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 BCZ registered?

VX06 BCZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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