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VK06 BSY

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,398 mi
Last recorded177,398 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 177,398 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 177,042 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 165,734 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 159,211 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 157,773 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 157,002 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 144,870 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 144,856 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 144,814 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 126,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 112,198 miles

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 2 Apr 2013 112,190 miles

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

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 91,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 16 Mar 2011 70,400 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 54,695 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 37,964 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 BSY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BSY, 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 BSY registered?

VK06 BSY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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