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UVA 38

2006 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,916 mi
Last recorded75,916 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVA 38
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 75,916 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 75,576 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 75,053 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 74,585 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 73,929 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 73,325 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 72,832 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 72,226 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 71,337 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,645 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,156 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 64,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,828 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,354 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,778 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 46,778 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,495 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012 40,495 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres scrubed on outside edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,369 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 28,246 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 28,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,296 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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UVA 38 is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UVA 38, 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 UVA 38 registered?

UVA 38 is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is UVA 38 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVA 38 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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