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VO06 UMZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,192 mi
Last recorded145,192 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 UMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 145,192 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 145,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 143,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 142,418 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 142,418 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 116,688 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyre tread 'feathered'.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 116,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyre tread 'feathered'.

Pass 1 May 2015 90,803 miles

flexy exhaust systen detereating

Pass 3 May 2014 68,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 58,206 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 49,506 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,001 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC BADLY WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC BADLY WORN

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Fail 6 Jul 2011 39,799 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC BADLY WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC BADLY WORN

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,022 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 31,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine under tray damaged

some damage to offside front tyre side wall

strong advisory that the offside rear brake pads are worn to the limit

strong advisory that the offside rear tyre inner side wall is perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,432 miles

exspansion tank cap missing

Fail 9 Jul 2009 24,430 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

exspansion tank cap missing

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 UMZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UMZ, 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 UMZ registered?

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

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