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VK06 DXA

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,167 mi
Last recorded189,167 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 189,167 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 189,146 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 189,118 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear seats fixed down

gear leaver stiff

Fail 18 Jan 2021 189,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle leek (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear seats fixed down

gear leaver stiff

Pass 13 Aug 2019 182,254 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Aug 2018 176,158 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear dog box fitted over rear seats. Tools needed to inspect seat belts

Fail 10 Aug 2018 176,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear dog box fitted over rear seats. Tools needed to inspect seat belts

Pass 19 May 2017 169,156 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing from inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing from inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing from inner edge

Fail 18 May 2017 169,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing from inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing from inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 154,109 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 142,936 miles

n/s front brake pads getting low

o/s rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 May 2014 132,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Rear pads worn low

n/s/f tyre run flat tyre

n/s/r tyre showing signs of age

Pass 17 May 2013 120,026 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 106,583 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 106,583 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 96,780 miles

nearside rear handbrake lever not returning fully on caliper

offside front inner driveshaft boot perishing

various oil leaks

Pass 12 May 2010 84,748 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 84,676 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust system corroding in places

nearside rear handbrake lever not returning fully on caliper

Pass 6 Jun 2009 74,591 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 DXA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DXA, 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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VK06 DXA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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