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VK06 DXB

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,344 mi
Last recorded148,344 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 DXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 148,344 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 148,344 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 140,735 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 133,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2015 133,178 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 126,296 miles

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

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 31 May 2013 118,833 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 118,833 miles

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

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

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

front discs severly worn and pads low

Pass 9 Jun 2012 111,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 94,667 miles

Engine management light on.

Slight blow from front flexible exhaust.

Pass 27 May 2010 73,499 miles

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight exhaust blow from front flexible

Pass 21 Mar 2009 43,407 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 DXB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DXB, 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 DXB registered?

VK06 DXB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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