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VK06 RWF

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,469 mi
Last recorded71,469 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 RWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 71,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 70,244 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 68,374 miles

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

centre silencer rusty

Fail 17 May 2024 68,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

centre silencer rusty

Pass 17 May 2023 67,290 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 65,834 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 64,520 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 63,510 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,965 miles

slight wear in n/s/r top outer arm bush

Pass 27 Apr 2018 60,297 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,758 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 May 2016 53,353 miles

rear brake pads getting

slight wear in both rear top outer arm bushes.

Pass 7 May 2015 50,384 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 2 May 2014 46,503 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 43,409 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 40,954 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 38,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,071 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 23,995 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 RWF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RWF, 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 RWF registered?

VK06 RWF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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The MOT history for VK06 RWF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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