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VK06 XUS

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,362 mi
Last recorded67,362 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 XUS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 67,362 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 63,470 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,975 miles

misting of fuel around fuel filter

Fail 8 Jun 2016 48,909 miles

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

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

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

misting of fuel around fuel filter

Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,860 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 34,376 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 31,838 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

Fail 25 May 2013 31,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

Pass 8 May 2012 29,122 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 25,752 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 21,736 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 21,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 17,347 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 XUS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XUS, 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 XUS registered?

VK06 XUS is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is VK06 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK06 XUS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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