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VA06 OGB

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,444 mi
Last recorded95,444 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 95,444 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 95,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 85,012 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 83,704 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened at bottom of spring area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front wiperblades getting worn

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear brake hose ferrils corroding

offside rear tyre getting worn on outer edge step tread detected (sipes)

reverse light not working

Pass 11 Jul 2017 80,954 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has signs of cracking detected

Fail 11 Jul 2017 80,954 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre has signs of cracking detected

Pass 12 Jul 2016 77,394 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,802 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,777 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 72,777 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 70,608 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 70,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,002 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 62,000 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,084 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,504 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,895 miles

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

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 OGB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VA06 OGB, 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 OGB registered?

VA06 OGB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 August 2006.

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