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VX06 RBO

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,652 mi
Last recorded162,652 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 RBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2019 162,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

dampness at steering pipe-rack area

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 9 Mar 2018 134,948 miles

stability control light illuminated

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorating

slight misting around steering rack area

Pass 24 Jan 2017 113,535 miles

slight sweat at power steering rack

all brake pipes covered in grease

offside inner cv gaiter perishing

rear trailing arm supports heavily corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 96,112 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 86,881 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 80,377 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 69,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,981 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,973 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,392 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,325 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)

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 RBO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RBO, 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 RBO registered?

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

Is VX06 RBO safe to buy?

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