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VO06 UMG

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,415 mi
Last recorded126,415 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 UMG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 126,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre ... small splits to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre ... small splits to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

badly corrosion to mechanical components (rear) under vehicle

Fail 28 Aug 2025 126,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre ... small splits to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre ... small splits to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

badly corrosion to mechanical components (rear) under vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2022 124,163 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 121,977 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 117,697 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 117,112 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 115,787 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 110,275 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 110,275 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 100,996 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 100,996 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 91,688 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2013 80,816 miles

slight damage to o/s/f roadwheel on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link ball joint

small split in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres on outer walls

Pass 25 May 2012 75,101 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 75,048 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 66,580 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 57,571 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 43,650 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 43,650 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres on limit

both rear tyres starting to step and go out of shape

rear pads getting low

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 UMG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 UMG, 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 UMG registered?

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

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