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VX06 PVJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Maroon Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,259 mi
Last recorded108,259 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 PVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,259 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 108,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,736 miles

Front wipers are smeary

Ns front tyre has worn on outer edge [225/45/17w]

Fail 8 Mar 2014 77,654 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front wipers are smeary

Ns front tyre has worn on outer edge [225/45/17w]

Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,657 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,743 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs wear can be seen

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,741 miles

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 13 Mar 2010 32,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 25,919 miles

both rear brake pads getting very low

both rear tyres perished

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

unable to inspect outer sils due to covers fitted

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 PVJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Maroon with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

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

Is VX06 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX06 PVJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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