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VU06 VFJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,956 mi
Last recorded161,956 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 VFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 161,956 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 146,814 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 130,048 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 129,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2023 117,890 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 115,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 109,733 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 109,733 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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 1 Jul 2020 105,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 100,462 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 100,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,998 miles

Accident damage to n/s of vehicle.

All exhaust hangers perishing

Front suspension struts not of identical configuration.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S handbrake cable mounting broken but cable still adequately supported.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,731 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 89,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 79,416 miles

Offside handbrake cable support bracket broken

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,258 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords 225/45/17

Slight play to offside front drop link ball joint

Fail 29 Jun 2015 70,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords 225/45/17

Slight play to offside front drop link ball joint

Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,487 miles

Sills not fully inspected as plastic covers are fitted

Washers adjusted

Pass 20 Jun 2013 54,034 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 54,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,372 miles

both front tyres worn 1.6mm-2.0mm

Pass 5 Jul 2010 34,949 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,962 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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VU06 VFJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

VU06 VFJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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