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VK06 BPF

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,965 mi
Last recorded134,965 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 BPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 134,965 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REAR TYRES 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2020 134,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REAR TYRES 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 126,402 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 119,164 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 119,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 110,793 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 101,895 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 94,298 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,391 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 89,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 85,276 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 85,275 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 81,693 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,693 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 74,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 67,525 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,964 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 BPF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BPF, 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 BPF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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