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VA06 OFU

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,985 mi
Last recorded104,985 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 OFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 104,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2022 104,968 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing ring deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting deteriorated and broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 102,494 miles

steering appears noisy

Pass 16 Oct 2019 96,193 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 96,193 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 81,792 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,491 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,051 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre 3.mm and sidewall damage

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres 3.mm

Pass 4 Aug 2015 63,303 miles

rear reg plate cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2015 63,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear reg plate cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2014 55,730 miles

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,712 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,894 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,023 miles

Large cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2010 31,559 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,559 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,788 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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VA06 OFU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VA06 OFU, 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 VA06 OFU registered?

VA06 OFU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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