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VK06 BNU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,785 mi
Last recorded146,785 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 BNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 146,785 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 135,702 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 123,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 112,941 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Mar 2022 101,551 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 101,551 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 94,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 94,278 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 89,877 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 89,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,856 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,874 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2018 76,874 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 68,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in rear suspension upper void bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,344 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on edges and sidewalls deteriorating due to underinflation

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 24 Mar 2016 59,343 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on edges and sidewalls deteriorating due to underinflation

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,892 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 50,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,909 miles

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

nearside inner tail light inoperative

strongly advise nearside rear tyre badly perished and worn

strongly advise offside rear tyre badly perished and has a nail in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,002 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE offside rear tyre side walls perished and splitting in tread

nearside rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,368 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,379 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 18,379 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking at tread

nearside front tyre cut at tread

Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,435 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,669 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 BNU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BNU, 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 BNU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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