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VN06 DWZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,123 mi
Last recorded209,123 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 DWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 209,123 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 209,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 192,412 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 179,098 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 163,022 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2014 162,960 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 147,217 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 147,180 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2012 133,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2012 133,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2011 117,935 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 117,935 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 109,968 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,864 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 79,785 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 79,785 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r brake disc has been overheated.

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 DWZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DWZ, 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 DWZ registered?

VN06 DWZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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