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VX06 NZM

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

153,249 mi
Last recorded153,249 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 153,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake requires attention

Rear d bushes slight play

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2024 149,128 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front number plate deteriated

Nearside Rear anti roll bar linkage slight play

Offside Front shocker damping affect

Offside Rear anti roll bar linkage slight play

Rear rear number plate detriated

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2023 143,712 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under body

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2022 134,869 miles

Corrosion under body

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 114,607 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 109,649 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 109,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 105,882 miles

EML on

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 21 Mar 2017 102,059 miles

EML on

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 15 Mar 2016 97,306 miles

EML on

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 93,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,485 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,550 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,956 miles

near side rear tyre has a nail in it (235/45/17)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 81,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side rear tyre has a nail in it (235/45/17)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,759 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 56,044 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 NZM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NZM, 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 NZM registered?

VX06 NZM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is VX06 NZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX06 NZM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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