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VK06 RUC

2006 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,910 mi
Last recorded77,910 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 RUC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 77,910 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 76,498 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 74,718 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,460 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 72,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 71,517 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 70,291 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 68,097 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,241 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,210 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,467 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 62,758 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 57,908 miles

engine cover/undertray/sill covers fitted/play in rack ends

Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,234 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)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 55,234 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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,776 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 52,776 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 46,464 miles

both front steering arms have very slight play

Fail 1 Feb 2011 46,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front steering arms have very slight play

Pass 12 May 2010 41,955 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 26,253 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 RUC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC registered?

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

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