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VX06 PYJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,578 mi
Last recorded129,578 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 129,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable Detached (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable Detached (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 129,549 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable Detached (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable Detached (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 124,256 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 120,923 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 114,378 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 104,226 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 93,560 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,881 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 118,390 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 85,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes coated with grease

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,698 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,720 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 75,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 1 Mar 2012 69,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,081 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 63,081 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,536 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,977 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,489 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 35,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 PYJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYJ, 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 PYJ registered?

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

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