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VO06 EPL

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,891 mi
Last recorded102,891 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 EPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 102,891 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 98,294 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 98,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 92,256 miles

stability control warning light on

Pass 5 Jan 2013 84,209 miles

stability control warning light on

Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,902 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 60,302 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,144 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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VO06 EPL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VO06 EPL, 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 VO06 EPL registered?

VO06 EPL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is VO06 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO06 EPL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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