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AK06 MYY

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

203,857 mi
Last recorded203,857 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 MYY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 203,857 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 195,644 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 195,644 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 192,420 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 185,088 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 185,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 176,880 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 176,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 169,408 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened knotchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 169,408 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened knotchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 164,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2000 (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 160,090 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 149,610 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 136,240 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 12 Feb 2014 131,777 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 125,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 116,732 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 95,668 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Jun 2011 95,668 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 May 2010 72,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 55,989 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MYY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AK06 MYY, 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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AK06 MYY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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