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VO06 XEW

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,011 mi
Last recorded193,011 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 XEW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 193,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 175,848 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 175,846 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 156,375 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 156,375 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 137,481 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 117,455 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 98,080 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 98,080 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,592 miles

front tyres 1.6mm

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 51,504 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,130 miles

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 XEW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

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

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