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VK06 RKU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,260 mi
Last recorded146,260 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 146,260 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 146,260 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 123,172 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 123,163 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers not parking in correct position and obstructing drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 116,726 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 116,697 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 109,481 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 109,381 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 101,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 93,922 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge/stepping worn unevenly

diesel filter housing slight seepage of fuel

Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,863 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

very slight leak from around diesel filter

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexible joint deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre valve badly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush in wheel hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,438 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,396 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,238 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,215 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,916 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,993 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 RKU 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 78.9%.

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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

VK06 RKU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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