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VX06 PWY

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,400 mi
Last recorded118,400 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 118,400 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 110,696 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 109,024 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight under-body surface rust.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,867 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,899 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,498 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 82,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 77,106 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,436 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 73,436 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,577 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,163 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,985 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted.

nail in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,734 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,525 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 PWY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PWY, 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 PWY registered?

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

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