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VO06 ULW

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,915 mi
Last recorded85,915 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 ULW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 85,915 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 85,909 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working Wiper Linkage Broken, (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 82,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Wear Limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 82,744 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Wear Limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 79,650 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 May 2021 79,645 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected In Wheel Arch (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 May 2019 75,133 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,263 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 69,263 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing All 4 Wheel had Bolt Missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,728 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 18 Mar 2016 59,814 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 55,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,745 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,960 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 47,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,095 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,123 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,761 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,724 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 ULW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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