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VO06 HXB

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,520 mi
Last recorded158,520 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 158,520 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Drivers seat front mounting cross member under floor seat belt fitted to seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 154,135 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 154,135 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 150,536 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 150,536 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 142,611 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 141,201 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 135,512 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 129,515 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 129,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 122,392 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 117,077 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,092 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 110,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut out (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut out (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 104,550 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 99,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 99,798 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 94,034 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 81,382 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 69,099 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,018 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 HXB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HXB, 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 HXB registered?

VO06 HXB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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The MOT history for VO06 HXB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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