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VX06 RBU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

101,606 mi
Last recorded101,606 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 RBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 101,606 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 91,620 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 83,041 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 75,975 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 66,945 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 58,770 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 56,556 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 55,905 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 55,165 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 45,284 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 43,368 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 40,527 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 38,970 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,567 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,005 miles

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

Offside Outer 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 RBU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

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

Is VX06 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX06 RBU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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