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VK06 BPU

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,629 mi
Last recorded59,629 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 59,629 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 59,624 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 59,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,611 miles

Nearside Front steering rack arm has slight play.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 56,437 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 56,437 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 54,930 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules " ALL " (3.6.B.4e)

UNDER VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY IN PLACES

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS LIGHT CORROSION AND SMALL LIPS (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 54,912 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT ARB LINK ARM BOTTOM BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE FRONT (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules " ALL " (3.6.B.4e)

UNDER VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY IN PLACES

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS LIGHT CORROSION AND SMALL LIPS (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 54,074 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,168 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,179 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,279 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,810 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 39,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,835 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,227 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,758 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,777 miles

both front tyres have cracks in tread no cord exposed

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 BPU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BPU, 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 BPU registered?

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

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