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VK06 RRY

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,097 mi
Last recorded83,097 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 RRY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 83,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 83,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 79,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 74,691 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 69,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 64,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2022 64,344 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 59,880 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 56,131 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 55,679 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 55,679 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjust headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 55,525 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 54,926 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,620 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 53,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 52,142 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 48,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres are perished

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,949 miles

rear tyres are perished

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,957 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,346 miles

exhaust is rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,962 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,294 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,250 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,259 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 RRY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RRY, 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 RRY registered?

VK06 RRY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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The MOT history for VK06 RRY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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