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VX06 ESO

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,448 mi
Last recorded151,448 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 ESO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 151,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 151,447 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 143,149 miles

nearside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 139,182 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 139,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 132,617 miles

Oil leak slight oil leak from engine area ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 132,617 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak slight oil leak from engine area ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 124,263 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 124,260 miles

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

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 7 Apr 2015 119,824 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 119,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 111,387 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 101,858 miles

eml on

rear tyres approacing limit

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 18 Apr 2012 92,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 92,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 83,017 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,017 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 72,792 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,713 miles

front and rearbrake discs are slightly worn

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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VX06 ESO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX06 ESO, 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 VX06 ESO registered?

VX06 ESO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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