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VX06 PVA

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

206,707 mi
Last recorded206,707 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 PVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 206,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer missing but vehicle not excessively noisy.

Fail 26 Nov 2021 206,707 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer missing but vehicle not excessively noisy.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 200,729 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 196,467 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 186,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 180,219 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 172,195 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 163,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 152,972 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 142,694 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner tread area, sill covers fitted, all tyre valve stems starting to perish, small chips in screen.

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 130,438 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 114,828 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 114,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 102,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 87,215 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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VX06 PVA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VX06 PVA, 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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VX06 PVA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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