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VO06 UNG

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,342 mi
Last recorded158,342 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 UNG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 158,342 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 153,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 153,531 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 148,715 miles

Both front alloy rim inner lips worn.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flex. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 137,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flex joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 122,531 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 110,386 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 98,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 88,606 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides - at calipers (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 88,606 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides - at calipers (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,912 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 72,025 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 72,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,533 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,029 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,290 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,082 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 31,082 miles

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

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 UNG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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