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VK06 BNL

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,227 mi
Last recorded172,227 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 172,227 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 172,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX ON DOWN PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 170,442 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f & o/s/f shock absorber external casing corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 166,129 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 159,030 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 159,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 147,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 147,885 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 138,012 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 3 Mar 2015 137,975 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 129,587 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 120,469 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 102,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 93,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 64,527 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 BNL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BNL, 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 BNL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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