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VK06 BTE

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,422 mi
Last recorded123,422 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 BTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 123,422 miles

Central Exhaust box deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 123,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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

Offside Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Central Exhaust box deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 113,122 miles

Central Exhaust box deteriorated

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 107,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 99,562 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged slightly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged slightly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 99,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple places, cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple places cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged slightly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged slightly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 92,824 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 92,749 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 92,747 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 87,108 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 87,068 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 78,964 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 70,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 63,372 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 55,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 55,465 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 48,458 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 48,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 40,040 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 33,951 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 26,934 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 BTE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,790cc petrol 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 BTE, 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 BTE registered?

VK06 BTE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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