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VO06 XEU

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,291 mi
Last recorded137,291 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 XEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 137,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trction control light comes on and goes off

Pass 9 Feb 2013 101,709 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 87,898 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 82,693 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,572 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 68,571 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,863 miles

Advise both rear tyres feathered.

Advise slight cut to near side rear tyre sidewall.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XEU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XEU, 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 XEU registered?

VO06 XEU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is VO06 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO06 XEU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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