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AF06 LVY

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

227,130 mi
Last recorded227,130 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 LVY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 227,130 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 220,969 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 219,166 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 219,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 204,958 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamp washers n/w

Fail 17 Nov 2020 204,958 miles

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

Front Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamp washers n/w

Pass 20 Nov 2019 193,779 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside strut bodies around sliding bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit on inner tread / also wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 186,030 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also heat shield slightly adrift and rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 186,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also heat shield slightly adrift and rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 177,168 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

eml on

Fail 24 Nov 2017 177,146 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

eml on

Pass 10 Nov 2016 153,144 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 135,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 135,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 110,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,951 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 88,433 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,568 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 52,032 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,586 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,765 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AF06 LVY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LVY, 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 LVY registered?

AF06 LVY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is AF06 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 LVY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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