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VX06 PVT

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,487 mi
Last recorded157,487 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 157,487 miles

front offside and nearside tyres down to 2mm

Fail 5 Apr 2017 157,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front offside and nearside tyres down to 2mm

Pass 4 Apr 2016 148,635 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 148,635 miles

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2015 139,634 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

steering rack ends have slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2015 139,604 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2014 131,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 112,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall has small cuts, not to cords

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 97,943 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 94,283 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 90,525 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 67,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 PVT 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 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

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

Is VX06 PVT safe to buy?

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