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VK06 BNB

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,457 mi
Last recorded151,457 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 BNB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 151,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 147,406 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 147,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 142,763 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2022 138,085 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 133,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 130,251 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 127,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight knock on rear suspension

Pass 13 Nov 2018 119,540 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 119,538 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 111,521 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 103,465 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 96,161 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,438 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 85,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,560 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 65,941 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 65,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

nearside front brake pads close to limit and slightly binding

Pass 10 Nov 2011 52,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,119 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 42,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,802 miles

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)

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 BNB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BNB, 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 BNB registered?

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

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