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VK06 YTW

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,713 mi
Last recorded124,713 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 YTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 124,713 miles

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 4 Apr 2014 117,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front steering tie rod end has slight play

nearside rear upper suspension arm has slight play in a bush

offside front steering tie rod end

offside rear upper suspension arm has slight play in a bush

Pass 25 Mar 2013 106,245 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 106,245 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 98,260 miles

nearside front steering rack end has slight play

offside front steering rack end has slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2012 98,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front steering rack end has slight play

offside front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,699 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 80,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,688 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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VK06 YTW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK06 YTW, 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 VK06 YTW registered?

VK06 YTW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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