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VO06 RNU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,571 mi
Last recorded130,571 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 May 2023 130,571 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under side of vehicle undersealed

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake calliper retaining clip missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 121,319 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear upper outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 120,699 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 119,273 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 113,599 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,802 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 98,374 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 89,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 89,647 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 69,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 59,122 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 51,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,709 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,359 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 RNU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VO06 RNU, 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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VO06 RNU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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