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VN06 YTM

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,052 mi
Last recorded127,052 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 YTM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 127,052 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 127,003 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter - leaking slightly (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 126,382 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 126,377 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 125,326 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 125,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 122,054 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 117,209 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 111,483 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 102,558 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 98,540 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 98,540 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 93,245 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 93,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 86,952 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 77,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,360 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 61,620 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 52,942 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 44,513 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 36,324 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 30,645 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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VN06 YTM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 VN06 YTM, 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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VN06 YTM is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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