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VO06 RLU

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,537 mi
Last recorded85,537 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 RLU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 85,537 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 84,635 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 84,635 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 83,890 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 82,129 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 81,153 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,527 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 80,526 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 75,482 miles

Rear Tyres uneven wear

Pass 16 May 2018 70,664 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 64,697 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 64,697 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2016 58,286 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 May 2016 58,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on dash

Pass 8 May 2015 53,821 miles

engine management light on dash.

Pass 28 May 2014 48,674 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 43,387 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 38,394 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 31,545 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 25,233 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 19,984 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 RLU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RLU, 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 RLU registered?

VO06 RLU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is VO06 RLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO06 RLU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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