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KF06 UTE

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,565 mi
Last recorded148,565 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid118,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF06 UTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 148,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

high hand brake travel

Fail 3 Oct 2022 148,565 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

high hand brake travel

Pass 30 Jul 2021 134,437 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 134,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 126,709 miles

Engine/under covers fitted at the time of test, unable to visually inspect some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 124,573 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 117,817 miles

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in rear arm bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2016 107,486 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 97,525 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,854 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,013 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,912 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,766 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,382 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 43,007 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid?

Based on 997 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
9,068
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
coil spring broken 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
coil spring incomplete 15
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KF06 UTE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 118,161 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF06 UTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KF06 UTE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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