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VK06 BOF

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,871 mi
Last recorded116,871 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 116,871 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 116,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 103,378 miles

drivers view hangings from mirror

Pass 17 Jul 2014 88,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,921 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 83,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 64,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine light on

Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,969 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,482 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,081 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 BOF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BOF, 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 BOF registered?

VK06 BOF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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