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VU06 YMV

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,044 mi
Last recorded127,044 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 YMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2025 127,044 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively faded (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 118,188 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 117,227 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2023 110,164 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 110,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 100,258 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 89,218 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 82,414 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 75,445 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 73,378 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 69,952 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 64,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,124 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 54,646 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 54,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,204 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,246 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 38,257 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,083 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,298 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
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VU06 YMV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

VU06 YMV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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