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VO06 UMF

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,643 mi
Last recorded128,643 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 128,643 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 125,468 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 122,612 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 118,010 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 111,829 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 111,829 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 106,036 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 103,010 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 96,627 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,516 miles

Child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt

Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,549 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,221 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,856 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 48,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,691 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,316 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 37,992 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 31,629 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 UMF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

VO06 UMF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is VO06 UMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO06 UMF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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