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VX06 PZA

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,409 mi
Last recorded106,409 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 PZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 106,409 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 102,218 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 99,343 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 93,619 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 89,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 84,020 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2019 74,290 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Mar 2019 74,092 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Offside and nearside front headlight have HID conversions fitted, these must be completely removed and not just the bulbs. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlight leveling not working, offside working normal (4.1.5 (a))

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Mar 2018 62,414 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,076 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing.

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut on inner side wall not exposing cord

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear unevenly worn

Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,807 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,464 miles

both rear tyres have cracking to treads

Pass 30 Mar 2013 34,306 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,255 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,908 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 24,908 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,090 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 14,678 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 PZA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX06 PZA registered?

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

Is VX06 PZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX06 PZA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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