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VO06 XEF

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,670 mi
Last recorded143,670 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 XEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 143,670 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 133,172 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

all four tyres slightly perished

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 127,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 127,108 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 113,230 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 104,927 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 104,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 99,608 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 99,608 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,819 miles

both rear hub bushes slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,748 miles

Slight play in nearside rear hub bush

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 XEF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

VO06 XEF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2006.

Is VO06 XEF safe to buy?

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