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VK06 BPE

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,702 mi
Last recorded126,702 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 126,702 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 126,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 125,941 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 125,472 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 125,297 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 124,674 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 124,014 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 119,108 miles

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 119,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 110,559 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 101,420 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape ( inner edges 225/45/17)

Slight blow on front exhaust flexi

Slight corrosion on both front macpherson struts

Fail 19 Mar 2015 101,420 miles

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

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape ( inner edges 225/45/17)

Slight blow on front exhaust flexi

Slight corrosion on both front macpherson struts

Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,845 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,415 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 88,399 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 81,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2012 81,692 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,320 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 75,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,633 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,375 miles

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 BPE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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