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VX06 PVD

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,429 mi
Last recorded182,429 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 182,429 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 174,626 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 157,582 miles

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

oversills restricting full inspection

Fail 10 Apr 2015 157,565 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

oversills restricting full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2014 137,565 miles

oversills restricting full inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2013 116,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Apr 2013 116,141 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,426 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 73,406 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,589 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 61,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,609 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres- slight lump in tread-*advise only*

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 PVD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VX06 PVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX06 PVD registered?

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

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