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V8 KRJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,716 mi
Last recorded68,716 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 KRJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 68,716 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,931 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 65,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 64,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 64,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 63,545 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 61,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 53,741 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 41,979 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,364 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight cracking to rear tyresin tread

Fail 30 Aug 2016 38,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight cracking to rear tyresin tread

Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,176 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,738 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 28,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,351 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,676 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,523 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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V8 KRJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V8 KRJ, 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 V8 KRJ registered?

V8 KRJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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