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VK06 RKF

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,571 mi
Last recorded152,571 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 152,571 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 138,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 133,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 127,762 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,473 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 119,921 miles

Emissions not tested due to injector leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2019 110,102 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2019 110,102 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested no oil showing on dipstick (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 102,652 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 90,443 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Jul 2017 90,443 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2016 84,573 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre tread slight cracking

Pass 19 May 2015 77,797 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2015 77,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2014 70,028 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 61,648 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 53,677 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 30,050 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 30,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 34,650 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,203 miles

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

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

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 RKF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK06 RKF registered?

VK06 RKF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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The MOT history for VK06 RKF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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