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VK06 RTO

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,354 mi
Last recorded96,354 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 RTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 96,354 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 96,354 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 94,189 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 94,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 90,658 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 84,576 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 84,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 82,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,354 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 78,354 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 73,895 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,340 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,148 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,490 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 61,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,664 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars

Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,839 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,570 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,230 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,927 miles

both front tyres worn approching tread wear bars

front tyres worn unevenly

minor dents & scratches to body panels , outer sills covered in plastic trim , minor kerb damage to alloy rims , wear to suspension bushes ,

nail & metal in tread of n/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear brake pads badly worn

Fail 22 Apr 2010 30,927 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres worn approching tread wear bars

front tyres worn unevenly

minor dents & scratches to body panels , outer sills covered in plastic trim , minor kerb damage to alloy rims , wear to suspension bushes ,

nail & metal in tread of n/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear brake pads badly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,740 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 RTO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

VK06 RTO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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