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VO06 OHX

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,506 mi
Last recorded85,506 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 OHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 85,506 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear wearing on outsides of tyres (4.1.E.1)

coil springs corroded

headlights slightly deteriated

Fail 1 Mar 2015 74,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2015 74,158 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2014 68,171 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 61,628 miles

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

both rerar tyress wearing inner edjes

Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,098 miles

Airbag malfunction light illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 56,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag malfunction light illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,213 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 19,851 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

emissions to low no readings.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,851 miles

emissions to low no readings.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 19,850 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre pressure low,

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2008 15,436 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 12,171 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 12,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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VO06 OHX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VO06 OHX, 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 OHX registered?

VO06 OHX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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