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VO06 UMX

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,733 mi
Last recorded84,733 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 UMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 84,733 miles

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2024 80,639 miles

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Oct 2024 80,636 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2023 77,269 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2022 73,709 miles

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Oct 2022 73,648 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2021 69,877 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 69,877 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Oct 2019 62,551 miles

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 11 Oct 2018 55,499 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 52,595 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,773 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT INNER DISC PADS APROX 2.5MM THICK. (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,304 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,606 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,266 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 39,584 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,137 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 25,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,782 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 UMX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UMX, 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 UMX registered?

VO06 UMX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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