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VK06 RUY

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,121 mi
Last recorded58,121 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 RUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 58,121 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 58,118 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,388 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 57,388 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,510 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2015 56,503 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,611 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,817 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 40,774 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack between treads

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,221 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 RUY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

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

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