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V17 POL

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,227 mi
Last recorded58,227 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 POL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 58,227 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 57,897 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 57,894 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 56,862 miles

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

O/s oblgatory mirror tarnished

Wipers smear recommend replacement

Fail 11 Feb 2020 56,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

O/s oblgatory mirror tarnished

Wipers smear recommend replacement

Pass 28 Aug 2018 56,319 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 56,318 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 51,797 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre is Z rated others are ZR

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to cords/ply on outside edge

Offside Front Tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in treads/sidewalls

Pass 8 May 2015 45,262 miles

engine management light illuminated on dash

Fail 7 May 2015 45,261 miles

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

engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 15 May 2014 38,989 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 31,248 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 31,248 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 23,942 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 21,540 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 18,008 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 13,066 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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V17 POL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V17 POL, 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 V17 POL registered?

V17 POL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is V17 POL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V17 POL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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