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VO06 UPJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,741 mi
Last recorded160,741 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 UPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 160,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 25 Aug 2022 160,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 13 Aug 2021 150,299 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 150,299 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 135,706 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 123,838 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 123,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 107,484 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 107,484 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 86,983 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 86,983 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 69,232 miles

Nearside Front 3mm

Offside Front 2.2mm/3mm

Pass 13 Aug 2015 64,168 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,991 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,329 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,664 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,042 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,110 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,903 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 UPJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol 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 UPJ, 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 UPJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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