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VA06 OGO

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,298 mi
Last recorded151,298 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 OGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 151,298 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 143,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 143,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lightly polished during test (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lightly polished during test (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 138,002 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 133,354 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 133,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 128,689 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 119,174 miles

nearside and offside front shock absorber casings showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2017 112,613 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 112,590 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre has a split in it

Pass 16 Sep 2016 98,591 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,608 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,601 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,741 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 63,572 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,722 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,185 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,364 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 OGO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OGO, 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 OGO registered?

VA06 OGO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 August 2006.

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