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VK06 BJX

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,687 mi
Last recorded169,687 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 BJX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2018 169,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 146,351 miles

all vehicle levels/pressures low.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 145,708 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

all vehicle levels/pressures low.

both wiper blades noisy.

exhaust shield loose.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,668 miles

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

nearside front tyre cut in tread slight edge wear and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

offside front anti roll bar link has slight play in ball joint and boot slight deterioration

offside front tyre slight edge wear and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

slight irregular feel/wear at both rear tyres

suspect DMF fault - noise/vibration

Fail 2 Nov 2016 104,668 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

nearside front tyre cut in tread slight edge wear and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

offside front anti roll bar link has slight play in ball joint and boot slight deterioration

offside front tyre slight edge wear and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

slight irregular feel/wear at both rear tyres

suspect DMF fault - noise/vibration

Pass 4 Nov 2015 69,389 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 64,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,721 miles

front tyres close to limit

rear os disc scored and slight judder

Pass 16 Feb 2013 49,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 42,104 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 33,843 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 125,278 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 17,935 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 BJX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJX, 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 BJX registered?

VK06 BJX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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