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VK06 BHU

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,637 mi
Last recorded154,637 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 154,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flaxy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 154,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flaxy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 134,371 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 134,369 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror housing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 118,779 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 118,779 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front wiper blades split but cleaning screen effectively

Pass 11 Apr 2014 100,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake efficiency requirement only just met.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.A.7)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 100,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 88,134 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 79,683 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 66,704 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,021 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 52,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,114 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 BHU 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 64.3%.

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 BHU, 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 BHU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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