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AK06 MYR

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

224,799 mi
Last recorded224,799 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 MYR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 224,799 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OUTER BUSH WORN TO EXCESS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring worn COIL SPRING WEAK. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively BRAKE FACE WORN( POSSIBLE PAD SIEZED). (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCK UPPER ALLOY MOUNT`S DETERIOATED. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 216,070 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 215,991 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 209,245 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 199,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 188,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a screw in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 187,290 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 176,002 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 175,911 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 162,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Wiper blades starting to split- both.

Pass 29 Oct 2018 149,725 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 149,725 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 137,307 miles

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

engine cover and side skirts fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2017 137,307 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

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

em light on

engine cover and side skirts fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 126,957 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 25 Aug 2016 126,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jul 2015 117,590 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 117,587 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine has oil leak.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 100,235 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 91,844 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,867 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 78,233 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,699 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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AK06 MYR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AK06 MYR, 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 AK06 MYR registered?

AK06 MYR is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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