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VK06 BPZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,777 mi
Last recorded128,777 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 BPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 128,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise inspection hard to see pads inner ones (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 128,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise inspection hard to see pads inner ones (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 116,792 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 116,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 111,073 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 102,297 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,158 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 87,833 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 80,472 miles

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 1 Jul 2015 80,472 miles

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

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,635 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 65,927 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,830 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,122 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,202 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,777 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges

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 BPZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BPZ, 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 BPZ registered?

VK06 BPZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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