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VK06 RVR

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,582 mi
Last recorded49,582 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 RVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 49,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight ridge of pitting on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight ridge of pitting on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp cluster slightly damaged

Fail 19 May 2021 49,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight ridge of pitting on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight ridge of pitting on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp cluster slightly damaged

Pass 14 May 2020 48,755 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 47,576 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 46,181 miles

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 44,693 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 21 May 2016 42,234 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 34,814 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 32,670 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 31,416 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 31,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,388 miles

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)

Fail 31 May 2012 29,388 miles

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

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

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 20 May 2011 27,636 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 25,793 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,403 miles

Offside front tyre down to 2.5mm.

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 RVR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RVR, 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 RVR registered?

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

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