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VN06 DWM

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,078 mi
Last recorded163,078 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 DWM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 163,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 149,461 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 149,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust bracket loose

Pass 22 Apr 2017 131,543 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre run flat inner and outer edge excessively worn but no chords showing and close to limit

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (3.5.1g)

eml on

nsr tyre starting to misshape

Fail 22 Apr 2017 131,543 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre run flat inner and outer edge excessively worn but no chords showing and close to limit

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (3.5.1g)

eml on

nsr tyre starting to misshape

Pass 19 Apr 2016 118,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 118,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked rear (2.4.G.3b)

os wiper split on end

Pass 11 Apr 2015 106,098 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 90,016 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,132 miles

1 of 2 O/S Rear side light bulbs inop

Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,583 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,109 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 58,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,935 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 46,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,284 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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VN06 DWM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VN06 DWM, 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 DWM registered?

VN06 DWM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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