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VA06 OFW

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,024 mi
Last recorded111,024 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 OFW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 111,024 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,711 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,688 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 81,688 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,206 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 71,026 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,241 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,888 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,600 miles

Advise both front tyres perishing.

Advise front and rear brake discs lipped.

Advise small cuts in near side front tyre.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 OFW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VA06 OFW, 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 OFW registered?

VA06 OFW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 August 2006.

Is VA06 OFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA06 OFW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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