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VK06 BKA

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,423 mi
Last recorded91,423 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 91,423 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,954 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 90,938 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 90,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 89,396 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 88,292 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 88,292 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 87,188 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 87,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,737 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,777 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,985 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 77,899 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,422 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 71,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2011 71,159 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2010 65,037 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,088 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,683 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 38,683 miles

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

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

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 BKA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 BKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK06 BKA registered?

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

Is VK06 BKA safe to buy?

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