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VX06 PWV

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,972 mi
Last recorded125,972 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 125,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 125,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 116,385 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 116,244 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 110,866 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 104,061 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 104,061 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,278 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pas Weeping

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

Rear Tyres Out of Shape

Fail 4 Mar 2020 98,274 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pas Weeping

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

Rear Tyres Out of Shape

Pass 6 Mar 2019 94,182 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,182 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre edge wear

steering rack has slight seepage

Pass 24 Feb 2017 82,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,232 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 70,427 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,860 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 57,616 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 57,616 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,899 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,117 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,529 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre perrihsed

Fail 5 Mar 2010 36,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre perrished nail

offside rear tyre perrihsed

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,094 miles

corrosion rear brake discs

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 PWV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX06 PWV registered?

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

Is VX06 PWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX06 PWV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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