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VK06 RWJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,408 mi
Last recorded90,408 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 RWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,408 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 90,408 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 74,587 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 74,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 61,224 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 50,517 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 50,517 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 39,808 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RWJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK06 RWJ registered?

VK06 RWJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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