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AK06 YAU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,692 mi
Last recorded140,692 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 YAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 140,692 miles

Both headlamps faded

Front Exhaust flexie in poor condition

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 140,692 miles

Both headlamps faded

Front Exhaust flexie in poor condition

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 137,601 miles

Both headlamp patterns faded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 134,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 134,191 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 131,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/ perishing on inner and outer side walls. Nail in tread- close to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 126,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 119,400 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside- beam patterns only just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 119,399 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside- beam patterns only just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 112,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 112,853 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 100,864 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 100,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,035 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Fail 2 Jun 2016 94,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 30 May 2015 86,224 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,618 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 75,218 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 68,176 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 68,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2011 60,594 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 46,753 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 46,753 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 34,854 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 YAU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YAU, 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 YAU registered?

AK06 YAU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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