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EX56 YTJ

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

105,779 mi
Last recorded105,779 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp75,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 YTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 105,779 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear fixing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 105,776 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear fixing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 104,565 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear fixing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 104,565 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear fixing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 103,405 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear fixing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear worn on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 103,405 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear fixing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp cover tarnished

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 100,238 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear fixing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlamp covers tarnished

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 96,668 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 96,668 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 92,137 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 92,136 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 79,982 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 76,507 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 76,463 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,787 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 72,742 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,451 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,420 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,785 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 60,784 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,778 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,636 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,705 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 40,694 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,506 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,117 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 31,117 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
Full Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp reliability report

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EX56 YTJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 75,530 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 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX56 YTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EX56 YTJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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