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RF06 VDY

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,524 mi
Last recorded133,524 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid118,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 VDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 133,524 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 132,893 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 132,893 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rose joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s/r upper rose joint

Pass 12 Feb 2016 132,692 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed

slight bind to o/s/r wheel

Pass 10 Feb 2015 126,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

injector blowing slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2014 120,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 120,350 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 112,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres have uneaven wear

slight play in both rear upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2012 103,379 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 95,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 81,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 70,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 66,953 miles

near side front tyre 3mm

near side rear tyre 3mm

off side rear brake pads appear more worn than near side, unable to view all brakes fully wheels would need to be removed to check

play felt in both rear upper suspension arm outer bushes

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

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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RF06 VDY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RF06 VDY, 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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What year was RF06 VDY registered?

RF06 VDY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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