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VO06 UMM

2006 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,138 mi
Last recorded153,138 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 UMM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 153,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 153,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 148,856 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2020 148,856 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 143,398 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 143,398 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 137,146 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

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

Tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 May 2015 125,459 miles

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

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 15 May 2014 106,384 miles

n/s/f strut upper bearing rough

Pass 14 Feb 2013 83,052 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,247 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,628 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 53,901 miles

Exhaust flexible section starting to blow.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 53,891 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Exhaust flexible section starting to blow.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 34,696 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 UMM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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