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VN06 LUA

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,348 mi
Last recorded90,348 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 LUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 90,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,036 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,029 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 77,328 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 75,768 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,038 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,307 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 70,305 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 67,007 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 62,881 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

n/s and o/s/r tyre walls cut

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,455 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,496 miles

scuffing to near side tyre side wall

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 LUA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LUA, 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 LUA registered?

VN06 LUA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2006.

Is VN06 LUA safe to buy?

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