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VK06 BHO

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,309 mi
Last recorded157,309 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 BHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 157,309 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 157,309 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 164,196 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 125,607 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 116,548 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 116,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 107,276 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 96,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2014 96,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2013 87,919 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,860 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,439 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,688 miles

sill covers fitted

stone chip in windscreen

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 BHO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VK06 BHO, 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 VK06 BHO registered?

VK06 BHO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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The MOT history for VK06 BHO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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