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AK06 YAY

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,291 mi
Last recorded148,291 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 YAY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 148,291 miles

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

near side rear tyre going out off shape

Pass 7 Jan 2013 120,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 7 Jan 2013 120,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Sep 2011 92,663 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 58,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,328 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 YAY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

AK06 YAY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is AK06 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 YAY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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