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VK06 BHE

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,383 mi
Last recorded95,383 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 BHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,383 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light lens broken

Pass 19 Dec 2019 89,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + overheated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2019 89,202 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + overheated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2018 78,740 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 78,740 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,035 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2017 69,035 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 56,655 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (215/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,958 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 42,308 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise different front brake calipers fitted.

advise nearside front tyre on 3mm.

advise offside front brake effiency much higher than nearside front.

advise offside front brake pads worn more than nearside and wearing low.

advise offside rear tyre worn inner edge and balding.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,615 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 32,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 32,319 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,965 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 26,938 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 20,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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 brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2010 20,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,065 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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VK06 BHE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK06 BHE, 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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VK06 BHE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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