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VO06 ULH

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,913 mi
Last recorded121,913 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 ULH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 121,913 miles

noise at flywheel area

o/s/r shocker top mount in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2018 121,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure top mount excessively corroded (2.7.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

noise at flywheel area

o/s/r shocker top mount in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2017 111,607 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT NOT RETRACTING PROPERLY

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement SADDLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 May 2017 111,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

DRIVERS SEAT BELT NOT RETRACTING PROPERLY

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement SADDLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 May 2016 102,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement SADDLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front SEAT BELT NOT RETRACTING PROPERLY

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 May 2016 102,985 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement SADDLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front SEAT BELT NOT RETRACTING PROPERLY

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2015 92,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 85,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 76,708 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 76,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 63,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 63,665 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 May 2011 53,056 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,587 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,430 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 36,427 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 ULH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ULH, 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 ULH registered?

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

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