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BD06 VPK

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,066 mi
Last recorded131,066 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 VPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 131,066 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 126,690 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 124,460 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 116,181 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 109,819 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 105,246 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 105,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 100,543 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 95,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush on top outer suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush on top outer suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 95,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush on top outer suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush on top outer suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 86,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2015 86,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,277 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,261 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 80,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,106 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,640 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,986 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,790 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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BD06 VPK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BD06 VPK, 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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BD06 VPK is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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