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VK06 RPO

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,313 mi
Last recorded171,313 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 RPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 171,313 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Sep 2020 171,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 167,451 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 167,445 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 163,063 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 163,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 157,849 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 157,845 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 149,490 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 139,853 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 139,852 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 125,407 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)

rear numberplate distorted

Pass 10 May 2013 105,741 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 90,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 90,939 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 75,034 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 61,335 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 47,508 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 RPO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RPO, 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 RPO registered?

VK06 RPO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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