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VU06 YMT

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,949 mi
Last recorded173,949 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 YMT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2020 173,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front outer .. chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack out of gators (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under side rear general corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2019 160,326 miles

Fuel filter is damp

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 145,552 miles

Nearside Front suspension leg shaft worn

Pass 22 Feb 2017 135,238 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 124,871 miles

Nearside Front side light dimer than o/s/f

Nearside Rear top upper arm ,inner bush has slight play

down pipe slight blowing

Pass 17 Feb 2015 113,921 miles

o/s anti roll bar link,top ball joint jacket in poor condition

o/s steering rack gator twisted

Pass 18 Feb 2014 102,855 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 95,341 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,170 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 68,067 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 68,067 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 56,233 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,883 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 41,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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VU06 YMT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU06 YMT, 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 VU06 YMT registered?

VU06 YMT is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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