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VK06 XUD

2006 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,288 mi
Last recorded120,288 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 XUD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 120,288 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 120,285 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 114,503 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 114,503 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 112,555 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 109,400 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jul 2019 109,400 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 107,779 miles

2 x front tyres wearing on inner edges ( Low tread)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 102,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 102,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,264 miles

2 x front tyres wearing on inner edges ( low tread )

2 x wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 23 Jun 2015 85,685 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,685 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,823 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,391 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,798 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,221 miles

front bumper cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2011 60,021 miles

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

front bumper cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,041 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW

O/S/F FRONT SIDEWALL CUT

Fail 18 Jun 2010 47,031 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ENGINE OIL LOW

O/S/F FRONT SIDEWALL CUT

Pass 5 Jun 2009 35,361 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 XUD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XUD, 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 XUD registered?

VK06 XUD is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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