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V9 MRC

2006 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,099 mi
Last recorded156,099 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 MRC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 156,099 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 155,849 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 139,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 138,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 125,239 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 112,728 miles

both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 99,505 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 90,800 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 90,743 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 86,288 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 79,356 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r trye side wall spliting

Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,739 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,245 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,963 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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V9 MRC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V9 MRC, 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 V9 MRC registered?

V9 MRC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is V9 MRC safe to buy?

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