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VN06 YUG

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,705 mi
Last recorded152,705 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 152,705 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 141,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 138,979 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 138,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 133,453 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 127,446 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 122,606 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 122,606 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,807 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,067 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2014 99,817 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2013 91,968 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)

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2013 91,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2012 82,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake discs slightly lipped

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

general corrosion to exhaust system

wipers smear slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2012 82,419 miles

all brake discs slightly lipped

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

general corrosion to exhaust system

wipers smear slightly

Pass 3 May 2011 54,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,150 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S AND N/S FRONT INNER DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

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

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 YUG 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 77.8%.

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 YUG, 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 YUG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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