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VO06 UPG

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,813 mi
Last recorded132,813 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 132,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under vehicle corrosion to suspension components

Pass 7 Feb 2025 126,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 122,621 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 116,920 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,094 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 107,798 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 103,425 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 103,423 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 99,149 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 92,979 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 92,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,283 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 83,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 83,283 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,758 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 22 Feb 2016 74,758 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,862 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2014 54,973 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,848 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,159 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,641 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,874 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 29,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,923 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 UPG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UPG, 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 UPG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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