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VX06 PWO

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,867 mi
Last recorded131,867 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 131,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front tyre splitiing on outer wall

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner wall

Pass 17 May 2017 119,565 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 108,269 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 108,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 29 May 2015 97,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 90,745 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 90,718 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 83,042 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 75,438 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 75,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front 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 fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,440 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 66,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 5,063 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,237 miles

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 PWO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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