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AF06 LVV

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

155,792 mi
Last recorded155,792 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 LVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 155,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 155,792 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested because of broken front spring and top mounting (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible top mount (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 154,186 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Aug 2023 150,902 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front shock absorber slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2023 150,902 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake not releasing fully (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front shock absorber slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2022 147,776 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 147,775 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 142,298 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 134,200 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

coolant leak

Fail 18 Aug 2020 134,196 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

coolant leak

Pass 18 Apr 2019 121,644 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 107,963 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATOR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 107,962 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATOR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,754 miles

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

both inner steering rack arms have room advice change soon

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge and just starting to go outer shape

Fail 10 Apr 2017 95,754 miles

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

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

both inner steering rack arms have room advice change soon

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge and just starting to go outer shape

Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,027 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,360 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 78,360 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,233 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre worn inside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,204 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,670 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 55,668 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 48,165 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 33,282 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,118 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 LVV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?

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

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