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VN06 YTO

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,915 mi
Last recorded105,915 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 YTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 105,915 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 104,921 miles

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

fuel filter housing damp, no leaks at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,631 miles

Tyre slightly damaged n/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 101,631 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged n/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 100,373 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 100,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 96,542 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 91,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 85,861 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 80,404 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s rear worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,246 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 73,058 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,651 miles

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

n/s rear tyre centre tread showing signs of deterioration

Pass 4 Aug 2012 66,940 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 65,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,323 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,527 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 YTO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YTO, 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 VN06 YTO registered?

VN06 YTO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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