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VO06 UOX

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,207 mi
Last recorded75,207 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 UOX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 75,207 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2026 75,034 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL - front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad slightly damaged/crumbled

Pass 10 Feb 2025 74,692 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 73,046 miles

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

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

OSF/NSR/OSR brake flexi hoses corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel filter corroded

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR / OSR control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 70,433 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR / OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 - Abnormal wear/stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR / NSR upper control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 67,555 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR/OSR onto calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR/NSR Control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 63,506 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSR / NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR / NSR control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 63,505 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached BOTH top mounts fractured/corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR / NSR control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 60,934 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 49,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,354 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,558 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,262 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 38,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,973 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 35,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,136 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 34,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 33,580 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,002 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,192 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,693 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,879 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 UOX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UOX, 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 UOX registered?

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

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