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ST06 CUO

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,603 mi
Last recorded124,603 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 CUO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2018 124,603 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin egr vavle areas (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre getting low

advise limited inspection plastic covers

Pass 1 Sep 2017 118,017 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view on limits (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 118,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 110,640 miles

both rear shocker absorber

Pass 30 Sep 2015 110,635 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 109,516 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 106,556 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 104,284 miles

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

front pads half way worn front discs wslightly worn

Pass 10 Jan 2012 101,462 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 101,462 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 97,873 miles

slight play in offside rear rose bushes

Pass 14 Jan 2010 93,304 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 93,304 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 83,857 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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ST06 CUO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST06 CUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST06 CUO registered?

ST06 CUO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2006.

Is ST06 CUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST06 CUO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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