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VK06 RWO

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

159,280 mi
Last recorded159,280 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 159,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 148,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 138,175 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 127,787 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 117,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic under covers fitted unable to fully check underside. Engine Cover fitted.

Fail 16 Nov 2021 117,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 115,566 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 109,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 109,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 104,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 98,005 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 98,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 91,615 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 90,348 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 74,115 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,911 miles

various small chips across windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,817 miles

slight damage to n/s/rear tyre wall

Fail 11 Nov 2013 41,817 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight damage to n/s/rear tyre wall

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,761 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,684 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,272 miles

nearside front tyre has chunks out of outer sidewall but not showing cords

nearside rear tyre has chunks out of outer sidewall but not showing cords

Fail 18 Apr 2011 25,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has chunks out of outer sidewall but not showing cords

nearside rear tyre has chunks out of outer sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,840 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,125 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 RWO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RWO, 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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VK06 RWO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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