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VK06 BLN

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,557 mi
Last recorded127,557 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 BLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2017 127,557 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working ONE NOT WORKING (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 118,902 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 91,846 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 109,629 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 107,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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Fail 16 Jan 2014 107,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

eml on

Pass 3 Jan 2013 96,611 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 85,426 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 72,397 miles

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Fail 17 Jan 2011 72,397 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,735 miles

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

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

front brake discs with next set of pads

rear number plate distorting

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 BLN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BLN, 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 BLN registered?

VK06 BLN is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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