MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
slight oil leak from engine
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
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
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
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
n/s front brake pads getting low
o/s rear brake pads getting low
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
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)
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)
nearside rear handbrake lever not returning fully on caliper
offside front inner driveshaft boot perishing
various oil leaks
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust system corroding in places
nearside rear handbrake lever not returning fully on caliper
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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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