CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK06 YBD

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,349 mi
Last recorded130,349 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 130,349 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 123,668 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 123,668 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 121,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 121,058 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 121,043 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber top mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 110,227 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 110,227 miles

Emissions not tested aborted due to Lambda/CO issues related to no back pressure in system/burning oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,946 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 95,946 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,561 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 85,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 82,290 miles

Front number plate cracked

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)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 76,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres are getting low.

Fail 5 May 2015 76,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres are getting low.

Fail 6 May 2014 68,215 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 68,215 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 58,575 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 51,167 miles

Rear tyres are starting to perish.

Fail 2 May 2012 50,919 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 9 May 2011 41,617 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,617 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,541 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK06 YBD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK06 YBD?

You can check the full history of AK06 YBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK06 YBD registered?

AK06 YBD is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is AK06 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 YBD shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK06 YBD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK06 YBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.