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VK06 BOJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,876 mi
Last recorded153,876 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2023 153,876 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

EML ON

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 149,673 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 149,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 130,910 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 130,910 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 121,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 121,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 116,282 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 116,282 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 109,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 104,539 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,388 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,057 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2012 66,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are getting bold on the inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,137 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,032 miles

Engine splash cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of the underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,571 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 BOJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BOJ, 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 BOJ registered?

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

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