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VU06 VFK

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,225 mi
Last recorded107,225 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 VFK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 107,225 miles

Both front springs moving against shocks

Pass 9 Dec 2017 104,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipework leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 102,265 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 102,257 miles

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 99,006 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 93,815 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 88,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 88,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 82,076 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 74,418 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 24 Oct 2011 74,418 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads corroded and pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,111 miles

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,727 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 57,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low

tread on front tyres getting low

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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VU06 VFK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU06 VFK, 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 VU06 VFK registered?

VU06 VFK is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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