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VO06 UNB

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,409 mi
Last recorded136,409 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 136,409 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 132,650 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 128,734 miles

Front Headlamp light output slightly reduced on both units.

Nearside Front Slight clicking noise detected on moving wheel, no obvious play found.

Fail 9 Dec 2020 128,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp light output slightly reduced on both units.

Nearside Front Slight clicking noise detected on moving wheel, no obvious play found.

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 120,671 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit and on edges

slight play both rear upper arm inner bushes

Fail 20 Nov 2019 120,671 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour rear (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn close to limit and on edges

slight play both rear upper arm inner bushes

Pass 14 Dec 2018 107,928 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 97,299 miles

Offside Front McPherson strut bearing slight roughness

Fail 10 Feb 2018 97,299 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated NOT TESTED DUE TO BRAKE BIND (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front McPherson strut bearing slight roughness

Pass 25 Feb 2017 86,816 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 86,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 75,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy slight damage (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 75,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy slight damage (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated

nsf/osf tyre have wear to outer sidewall/tread

nsr tyre has uneven wear to the tread (stepping)

osr tyre has wear to inner sidewall tread and cracking to the tread

Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,420 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,266 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 39,106 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 27,520 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 18,425 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 UNB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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