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YK06 YRM

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,580 mi
Last recorded113,580 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp72,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 YRM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 113,580 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 102,766 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 93,449 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 93,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 88,676 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 85,019 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 82,131 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 82,127 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 78,186 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 73,735 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 73,735 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 68,108 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,907 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 62,907 miles

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) uj on lower steering column (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 57,299 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 57,299 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 50,815 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 42,210 miles

slight splitting and cracking on near side rear tyre side wall

Fail 6 May 2014 42,201 miles

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

slight splitting and cracking on near side rear tyre side wall

Pass 16 May 2013 33,015 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 23,655 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 17,750 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 13,901 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 13,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 9,772 miles

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

o/s/r reflector part broken

Fail 31 Mar 2009 9,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r reflector part broken

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp?

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
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YK06 YRM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 72,812 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 Vector 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK06 YRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK06 YRM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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