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VX06 PVN

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,517 mi
Last recorded137,517 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 PVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 137,517 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 27 Jul 2020 132,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 132,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 127,836 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 127,608 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 127,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock absorber mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock absorber mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 123,786 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 123,786 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter corroded . (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2016 117,889 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 112,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 103,409 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 92,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2012 81,440 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 81,440 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,305 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 60,416 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 49,313 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,068 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)

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

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 PVN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PVN, 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 PVN registered?

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

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