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AK06 YAF

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,152 mi
Last recorded200,152 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 200,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Aug 2022 184,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 Aug 2022 184,256 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Aug 2021 172,413 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 172,413 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 160,493 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 146,881 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 130,867 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 130,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 114,263 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 114,259 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 94,937 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,794 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,260 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 67,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 60,056 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 50,857 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 42,940 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,860 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 32,224 miles

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

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

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 YAF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YAF, 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 YAF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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