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DY06 AHG

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

196,291 mi
Last recorded196,291 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A100,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 AHG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 196,291 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 186,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 174,697 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 166,813 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 159,957 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 159,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 159,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 155,342 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 150,440 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 145,391 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 145,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 132,092 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 117,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 117,264 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s front link top (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 100,946 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,952 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight scrubbing o/s and n/s front tyre treads

Pass 25 Sep 2012 71,466 miles

front pads 60% worn

Pass 25 Oct 2011 67,417 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,877 miles

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,003 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 57,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,008 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape slightly on inner edge.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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DY06 AHG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 100,254 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY06 AHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY06 AHG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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