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AF06 LVH

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,735 mi
Last recorded91,735 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 LVH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 91,735 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 89,006 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 80,967 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 77,716 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 70,720 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 66,852 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 63,628 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 58,158 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 53,763 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,327 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,809 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 48,809 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,915 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 43,069 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 43,069 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,036 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 39,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,778 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,774 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,617 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,470 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 LVH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF06 LVH, 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 AF06 LVH registered?

AF06 LVH is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is AF06 LVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 LVH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF06 LVH have outstanding finance?

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