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FA06 FEG

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,540 mi
Last recorded119,540 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp75,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 FEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 119,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

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

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

both front shockers slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 113,872 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 113,868 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2017 109,137 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 109,137 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 104,343 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 95,699 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 88,958 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 88,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) inappropriately modified (2.3.7)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 84,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,657 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 77,657 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,741 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 64,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,647 miles

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,475 miles

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
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FA06 FEG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FA06 FEG, 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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FA06 FEG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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