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VK06 BRX

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,207 mi
Last recorded94,207 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 BRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 94,207 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 94,207 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 89,644 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,184 miles

engine cover & undertrey fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2016 83,089 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams faulty switch (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover & undertrey fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,416 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,382 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,452 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 66,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,495 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 57,495 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,284 miles

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

nearside front top bearing stiff

Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,299 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,030 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 BRX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BRX, 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 BRX registered?

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

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