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AK06 YAW

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,765 mi
Last recorded64,765 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,765 miles

child seats fitted

rear exhaust corroding and beginning to blow

Fail 14 Aug 2017 64,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted

rear exhaust corroding and beginning to blow

Pass 5 Aug 2016 58,333 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 58,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,731 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 51,730 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front drop links have slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2014 46,955 miles

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

nearside front strut top mounting worn

Fail 12 Aug 2014 46,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front strut top mounting worn

Pass 3 Aug 2013 42,098 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 37,058 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 30,141 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,027 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 18,079 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 YAW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YAW, 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 YAW registered?

AK06 YAW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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