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VK06 UUG

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,006 mi
Last recorded169,006 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 UUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 169,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear trailing arms rusted

Fail 19 Feb 2020 169,006 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear trailing arms rusted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 153,210 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 153,210 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 133,886 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 116,346 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 100,989 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 87,647 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr tyre worn inside

Fail 17 Jun 2013 72,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear discs corroded

osr tyre worn inside edge

Pass 8 May 2012 59,496 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 59,495 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 54,514 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped and corroded

n/s/f inner wheel rim slighyly dented

o/s/f top strut bearing slightly rough in operation

Fail 18 May 2011 54,514 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear brake discs lipped and corroded

n/s/f inner wheel rim slighyly dented

o/s/f top strut bearing slightly rough in operation

Pass 21 May 2010 43,233 miles

n/s/f wheel rim slightly dented on inside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,540 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 UUG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UUG, 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 UUG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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