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VX06 PXS

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,672 mi
Last recorded118,672 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 PXS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 118,672 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 109,175 miles

All 4 brake hose banjos corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 100,857 miles

engine management light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front anti roll drop link has slight play

rear brake discs slightly worn pitted or scored

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,045 miles

both front anti roll drop links have slight play

both front tyres close to legal limit

offside front seat belt retracting device requires attention soon

Pass 2 Sep 2014 76,155 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)

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2014 76,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,116 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 66,115 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,060 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,142 miles

NAILS IN BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS

Fail 30 Jul 2011 47,142 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NAILS IN BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,646 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,543 miles

both rear tyres cracking but not to cords

Fail 9 Mar 2010 36,543 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both rear tyres cracking but not to cords

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,355 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 PXS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PXS, 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 PXS registered?

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

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The MOT history for VX06 PXS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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