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VK06 DWP

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,873 mi
Last recorded94,873 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 DWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 94,873 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 94,873 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 87,101 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 86,274 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted preventing inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,588 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 82,581 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,342 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs corroded and pitted on outer braking surfaces

Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,310 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 76,310 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,084 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 72,082 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,288 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,161 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 61,159 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,983 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 49,983 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,111 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 40,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,845 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 20,757 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 11,504 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 DWP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

VK06 DWP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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