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VO06 XED

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,006 mi
Last recorded161,006 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 XED
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 161,006 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 147,396 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 135,469 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 121,774 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 106,323 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 106,232 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 100,850 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,305 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 86,180 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,860 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 68,549 miles

discs have surface corrosion

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 XED is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XED, 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 XED registered?

VO06 XED is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is VO06 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO06 XED shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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