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VU06 UJZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,236 mi
Last recorded123,236 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 UJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 123,236 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 118,256 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear coil spring bump stop worn

Pass 30 Sep 2019 107,536 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 101,660 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 101,658 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 96,569 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 93,755 miles

Front side lights intermittently flashing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 93,749 miles

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

Front side lights intermittently flashing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 85,546 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Oct 2015 85,546 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,402 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

hand brake travel high

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside steering rack inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 24 Oct 2014 78,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

hand brake travel high

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside steering rack inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2013 70,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,342 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 53,655 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,870 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,227 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,579 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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VU06 UJZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU06 UJZ, 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 VU06 UJZ registered?

VU06 UJZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 July 2006.

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