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VK06 BPO

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,446 mi
Last recorded129,446 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 129,446 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 129,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 117,658 miles

heat shields loose

Pass 14 Mar 2015 104,288 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 90,060 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,617 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,393 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,953 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 43,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,356 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 BPO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BPO, 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 BPO registered?

VK06 BPO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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