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VN06 YUC

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,098 mi
Last recorded138,098 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 YUC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2023 138,098 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken off DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Holed and blowing rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear sub frame corroded on all four mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 135,780 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under car

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 135,773 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Age related rust and corrosion under car

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 134,424 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame and suspension components rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills to floor rusty and corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 134,423 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust rubber split in two (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame and suspension components rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills to floor rusty and corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 132,023 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 129,980 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 129,980 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 125,624 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 125,624 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 120,318 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 111,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 111,657 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 101,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 101,807 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,114 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 84,785 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres badly worn on edges

Fail 30 Jul 2013 84,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs and pads wearing thin

front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2012 77,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,232 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 67,072 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,135 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 53,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 37,593 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 YUC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YUC, 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 YUC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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