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AU06 LRX

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,029 mi
Last recorded51,029 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 LRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 51,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 50,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 49,892 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 48,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 47,333 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 46,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 43,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 42,904 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,745 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 39,978 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,211 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,851 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 35,338 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 33,672 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,481 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 32,481 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,934 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 26,934 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,371 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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AU06 LRX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AU06 LRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU06 LRX?

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What year was AU06 LRX registered?

AU06 LRX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AU06 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 LRX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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