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VN06 DWJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,737 mi
Last recorded99,737 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 DWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 99,737 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 91,131 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 85,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,377 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,240 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre cracked on tread

Rear both tyres cracked on tread

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,358 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 55,348 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,786 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,868 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,534 miles

Both front headlamps have a "flat" beam pattern, there is no "kick-up" to the left as would be normal with this vehicle model.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,726 miles

Advise near side front tyre getting low on outer edge.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VN06 DWJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VN06 DWJ, 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 VN06 DWJ registered?

VN06 DWJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 2006.

Is VN06 DWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN06 DWJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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