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VK06 YTX

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

175,738 mi
Last recorded175,738 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 YTX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 175,738 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 174,410 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 170,443 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 167,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 154,788 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated near fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 145,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2020 138,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2020 138,825 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 130,804 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 120,939 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 113,435 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Jun 2017 113,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2016 104,205 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 95,386 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 95,386 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 85,857 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise osr tyre wall starting to split on inside

Fail 23 Apr 2012 69,033 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise osr tyre wall starting to split on inside

Pass 5 May 2011 57,745 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 57,744 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 45,941 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 36,993 miles

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

o,s,f tyre inner side sidewall starting to split

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 YTX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VK06 YTX, 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

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What year was VK06 YTX registered?

VK06 YTX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is VK06 YTX safe to buy?

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