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LA55 GVM

2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,152 mi
Last recorded104,152 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto74,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 GVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 104,152 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 101,534 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 101,534 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 101,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 95,197 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 95,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 84,489 miles

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

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

center flexi outer skin coming away

Fail 21 May 2021 84,258 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

center flexi outer skin coming away

Pass 19 Jun 2020 79,757 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 72,455 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 72,381 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight cloudy (blurred beam) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 67,852 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,470 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 59,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam side light inop (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,772 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,591 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,044 miles

nearside front tyre has outer wall damage

offside rear tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 25 Jan 2013 34,798 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 34,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,000 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,089 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 21,034 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 18,714 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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LA55 GVM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,030 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 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA55 GVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA55 GVM is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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