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VO06 XEP

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,831 mi
Last recorded154,831 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 XEP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 154,831 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 154,815 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float Steering column to rack u/j (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 135,338 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 120,392 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 107,687 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,202 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,100 miles

nearside rear tyre uneaven wear

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,825 miles

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

Oil leak

plastic oversills fitted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,337 miles

engine management light on

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 28 Feb 2009 41,047 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XEP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP registered?

VO06 XEP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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