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YX06 YSE

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,292 mi
Last recorded146,292 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid118,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 YSE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 146,292 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Nov 2016 146,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 129,544 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 129,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 123,000 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 122,989 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 120,802 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 120,802 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 113,439 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 107,865 miles

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)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 100,348 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 80,167 miles

oil above maximum level. exhaust flex leaking. under engine bay and outer sill plastic covers fitted screw offside front tyre nail nearside rear tyre

park brake lever travel. stone chips in screen. grinding noise from nearside rear brakes

part worn offside rear tyre fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2009 80,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil above maximum level. exhaust flex leaking. under engine bay and outer sill plastic covers fitted screw offside front tyre nail nearside rear tyre

park brake lever travel. stone chips in screen. grinding noise from nearside rear brakes

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid?

Based on 997 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
9,068
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
coil spring broken 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
coil spring incomplete 15
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YX06 YSE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 118,161 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 Linear Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX06 YSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX06 YSE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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