MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,224 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both rear shock absorbers starting to feel soft
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Both rear shock absorbers starting to feel soft
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both front tyres on 3mm
Front brake discs deteriorated
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake discs deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear shock absorbers corroding
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear shock absorbers corroding
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
covers fitted
power steering pipe slightly noisy
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
covers fitted
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
covers fitted
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
covers fitted
Engine cover fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn out of shape inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn out of shape on inner edge
Both front wipers starting to smear but still clearing screen time of the test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system corroding
NSR anti-roll bar 'D' bush has play but not excessive at time of test
Slight play detected at steering wheel but not excessive at time of test (lower steering column u/j)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
trims fitted to the outer sills and covering the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
offside rear tyre worn unevenly
trims fitted to the outer sills and covering the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres starting to crack on the inner and outer walls no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test
both front tyres worn unevenly
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VK06 RPV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RPV, 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 RPV registered?
VK06 RPV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 April 2006.
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