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AG06 LHJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,669 mi
Last recorded137,669 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG06 LHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 137,669 miles

corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

Fail 24 Jun 2025 137,667 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

Pass 19 Jun 2024 129,425 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 129,422 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 123,296 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Rear axle corroded

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 123,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 - cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover fitted

n/s/f jacking block is missing

rear brake pads are very low

Pass 2 Mar 2022 121,291 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 118,230 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 118,229 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 109,781 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 102,176 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,567 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2017 874,529 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 874,529 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,035 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 68,114 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

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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AG06 LHJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AG06 LHJ, 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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AG06 LHJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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