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VO06 XES

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,789 mi
Last recorded82,789 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 XES
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 82,789 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 79,952 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 74,897 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 70,135 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 64,317 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 57,479 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,634 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,181 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust deteriorated at the front flexi

nearside rear tyre perrished on sidewall no cords visable

Pass 18 Apr 2012 33,769 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,628 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 29,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,673 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,673 miles

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

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 XES is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XES, 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 XES registered?

VO06 XES is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is VO06 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO06 XES shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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