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VO06 UOD

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,603 mi
Last recorded149,603 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 UOD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 149,603 miles

front & rear sub frames showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2026 149,599 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor strengthener (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front & rear sub frames showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2025 146,333 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 143,311 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2023 141,461 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 141,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear top shock absorber mounting corroded [ partly missing ]

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 139,891 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 137,523 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 133,886 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 126,898 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 114,469 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 103,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 91,979 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 91,979 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)

Rear tyres cracking/perishing (225/45 R17)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,977 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 83,176 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,721 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 74,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,102 miles

W/screen chipped

Fail 28 Mar 2013 67,102 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(wipers not checked due to washers inop; to be checked at re-test

Front brake pads worn low. Unable to view all brakes for wear etc

W/screen chipped

Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside and nearside front anti roll bar link top gaiters small spring clips adrift

Unable to fully view all brakes for wear

Fail 28 Mar 2011 50,134 miles

Brake fluid half way down

Front anti-roll bar link rods top gaiters fitting poor

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

W/screen chipped

Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,134 miles

Brake fluid half way down

Front anti-roll bar link rods top gaiters fitting poor

W/screen chipped

Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,594 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 40,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,880 miles

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

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 UOD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UOD, 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 UOD registered?

VO06 UOD is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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