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VK06 RRU

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

214,064 mi
Last recorded214,064 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2021 214,064 miles

Emissions not tested excessive soot (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 200,562 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm axle bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 186,260 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorating

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 173,778 miles

rear trailing arm bushes worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2017 161,663 miles

EML light on at time of testing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front manifold area diesel exhaust fumes present (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mounting worn (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rears lower pigtails (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 161,663 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

EML light on at time of testing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front manifold area diesel exhaust fumes present (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rears lower pigtails (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 148,699 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 136,157 miles

EML light on at time of test Turbo whistle noisy when revved

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 120,839 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 105,026 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2013 105,026 miles

brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2013 95,635 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 95,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 68,303 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 68,303 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,389 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 29,782 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,508 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 RRU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

VK06 RRU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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