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AK06 YAV

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,367 mi
Last recorded104,367 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 YAV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 104,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 99,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 93,126 miles

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

both rear shock absorber top mountings slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 87,720 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 84,409 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 78,755 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Advise new bulb required (xenon) (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,748 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 67,748 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,707 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,402 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 50,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Aug 2014 50,269 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,670 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,841 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

N/S/F engine undertray broken.

N/S/R door check strap loose.

O/S/R brake pads low.

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

Pass 4 May 2011 28,792 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight tyre sidewall damage.

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)

Pass 7 May 2010 21,106 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,775 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 YAV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YAV, 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 YAV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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