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VK06 BSV

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,771 mi
Last recorded122,771 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 BSV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 122,771 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 112,361 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 112,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 103,672 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 97,781 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 84,792 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 76,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 76,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,995 miles

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 16 Jun 2017 74,994 miles

Emissions not tested abnormal engine noise (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 13 Jun 2017 74,974 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut base sweating oil and corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm and edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut base sweating oil and corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower tyre side wall cracking and perished

Fail 6 Apr 2016 57,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner rear brake binding has damaged discs (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut base sweating oil and corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm and edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut base sweating oil and corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower tyre side wall cracking and perished

Pass 1 May 2015 44,105 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,817 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 41,817 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,237 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,697 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 30,075 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY HIGH.

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)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,638 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,235 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 BSV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BSV, 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 BSV registered?

VK06 BSV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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