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VO06 ULM

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,098 mi
Last recorded156,098 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 156,098 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 156,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) universal joint worn (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 140,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 139,701 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% and limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 123,589 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2015 123,587 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat sheild insicure

Pass 28 Aug 2014 112,304 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 27 Aug 2014 112,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front brake discs corroded/worn

o/s front brake disc excessively scored/worn

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 10 Sep 2013 104,397 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded/worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,810 miles

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 30 Aug 2011 78,177 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 78,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,982 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,711 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,671 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 53,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 ULM 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 ULM, 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 ULM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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