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VX06 PWL

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,762 mi
Last recorded153,762 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 PWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 153,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 153,762 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 148,028 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 142,602 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 139,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

engine lamp on

Pass 19 Oct 2015 137,720 miles

engine warning lamp on

Pass 20 Oct 2014 136,647 miles

advise engine management lamp on,

advise front and rear discs slight fluctuation on brake tests

Pass 26 Sep 2013 132,887 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 128,955 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 125,419 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 122,616 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 122,616 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 May 2010 119,331 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 119,331 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 99,284 miles

Front 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 PWL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PWL, 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 PWL registered?

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

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