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VK06 XUM

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

198,069 mi
Last recorded198,069 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 XUM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 198,069 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 179,727 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 164,557 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 139,714 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,201 miles

chip in the front windscreen

offside front seat belt slow retracting

Fail 19 Mar 2018 119,195 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

chip in the front windscreen

offside front seat belt slow retracting

Pass 9 Sep 2016 101,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 101,310 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 86,565 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 86,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 4 Sep 2014 70,698 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 68,330 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 62,144 miles

ofside front bottom bumper skirt damage

Fail 10 May 2013 62,144 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ofside front bottom bumper skirt damage

Pass 21 May 2012 55,011 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres starting to perish

Fail 18 May 2012 55,006 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 May 2011 45,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 40,160 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 33,883 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 XUM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

VK06 XUM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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