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VO06 XET

2006 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,279 mi
Last recorded74,279 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 XET
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,279 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 74,264 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 70,437 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 70,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,811 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Feb 2014 39,729 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,327 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 28,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,435 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 211,776 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 16 Feb 2009 18,898 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)

o/s/f w/washer n/w /3 fitted

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 XET is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XET, 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 XET registered?

VO06 XET is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is VO06 XET safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO06 XET shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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