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VN06 YTP

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,059 mi
Last recorded155,059 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 YTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 155,059 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 149,202 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 145,614 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 145,609 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit mean average 1.47m-1 plate value 0.50m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 143,181 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 137,898 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Fail 1 Apr 2022 137,898 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Corrosion to exhaust

Pass 9 Jun 2021 137,740 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid will need changing next year

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Engine oil 3/4 full

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

OSF inner dust cover rubbing against disc

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to NSF shock (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 137,740 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. OSF has space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid will need changing next year

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Engine oil 3/4 full

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm - right on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

OSF inner dust cover rubbing against disc

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to NSF shock (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 123,750 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 117,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 117,217 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 108,910 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 108,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 96,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 96,340 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 91,588 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 91,588 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 86,403 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 80,529 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 73,926 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 65,069 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 65,042 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,544 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 44,448 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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VN06 YTP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YTP, 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 YTP registered?

VN06 YTP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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