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AV55 YNF

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,707 mi
Last recorded111,707 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 111,707 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 111,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 100,752 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 99,049 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,102 miles

General under body surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,081 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Plastic sill covers fitted

Plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 20 Jan 2021 91,081 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Plastic sill covers fitted

Plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2020 85,438 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight corrosion to the rear brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2019 77,037 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 72,784 miles

Central Front Undertray loose.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Noise in bearing. (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Slight play. (2.4.G.1)

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chips in screen. (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 72,784 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Front Undertray loose.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Noise in bearing. (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Slight play. (2.4.G.1)

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chips in screen. (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,451 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 56,847 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,576 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 49,576 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,950 miles

damage to o/s/f wing

engine a little smokey

engine running a little lumpy

Fail 2 Jan 2013 39,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

battery light on

damage to o/s/f wing

engine a little smokey

engine running a little lumpy

n/s/r tyre just starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,382 miles

N/S/F door damage.

O/S/R tyre inner sidewall cut ( not down to cords)

Retaining bolt missing from fuel tank filler neck.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,438 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,072 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,102 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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AV55 YNF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV55 YNF, 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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AV55 YNF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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