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VK06 DWW

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,403 mi
Last recorded79,403 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 DWW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 79,403 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 78,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 78,204 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 76,089 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 74,499 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 74,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 72,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PIN HOLE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rubber fuel pipe is slightly perished

Pass 11 Jun 2021 71,596 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 70,355 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 70,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,260 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 60,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,069 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,640 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 50,730 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 50,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,530 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,484 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 37,967 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 31,363 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,774 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,861 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,180 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 22,180 miles

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

Advise slight rim protector damage to off side 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 DWW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWW, 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 DWW registered?

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

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