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VK06 BHX

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,182 mi
Last recorded112,182 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 BHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 112,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 103,898 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi removed and pipe welded in slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe heavy scaling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 September 2009)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Undertray at bumper front disconnected

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy scaling (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Heavy scaling (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Borderline (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 103,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Side (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi removed and pipe welded in slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe heavy scaling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 September 2009)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Undertray at bumper front disconnected

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy scaling (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Heavy scaling (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Borderline (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 90,837 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering has slight free play

Fail 3 Mar 2021 90,837 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing snapped in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering has slight free play

Pass 25 Oct 2019 86,602 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 83,335 miles

Nearside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel iner t/rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 75,069 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,723 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,048 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 67,777 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 64,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Feb 2013 58,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 58,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 50,966 miles

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

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

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

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

headlamp wash not working

Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,348 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

headlamp wash not working

rear brake discs worn

Fail 14 Feb 2011 44,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

headlamp wash not working

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,008 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,986 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 35,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BHX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BHX, 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 BHX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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