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VX06 PXA

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,302 mi
Last recorded125,302 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 125,302 miles

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre tread damaged

Fail 18 May 2017 125,302 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre tread damaged

Pass 16 May 2016 110,428 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 110,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 106,676 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in treads

near side wiper split

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

slight damage to near side front wing

Fail 8 May 2015 106,627 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking in treads

near side wiper split

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

slight damage to near side front wing

Pass 4 Feb 2014 102,616 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 102,616 miles

Offside Front 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 8 Mar 2013 88,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,316 miles

rear tyres worn uneven tread

top metal water hose rotton weeping

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,917 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,124 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 PXA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PXA, 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 PXA registered?

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

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