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AF06 LVG

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,333 mi
Last recorded153,333 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 LVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 153,333 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 153,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 138,580 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sub frame additional support bolt worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and under trays cover fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 126,367 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear, o/s borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

fuel pipe at filter has cable ties on it

Fail 29 Jun 2018 126,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure beside rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear, o/s borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coil springs slightly corroded

cross brace bent upwards into engine

exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

fuel pipe at filter has cable ties on it

Pass 27 Jun 2017 104,514 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,648 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 90,648 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,015 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,329 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013
Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,619 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 56,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,142 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 49,142 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,234 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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AF06 LVG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF06 LVG, 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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AF06 LVG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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