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155,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
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))
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))
Corrosion to exhaust
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Corrosion to exhaust
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))
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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