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VX06 PYB

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,801 mi
Last recorded141,801 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 141,801 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 134,973 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 131,008 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged broken off ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 124,423 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Dec 2020 124,402 miles

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2019 115,792 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 115,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 115,750 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 109,610 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 109,610 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated and non reflective. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 103,998 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 98,796 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,894 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,668 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,231 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 81,180 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre starting to distort [225/45wr17]

Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,078 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 69,276 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 69,276 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,670 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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,433 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 PYB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PYB, 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 PYB registered?

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

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