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LD56 LFR

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

126,912 mi
Last recorded126,912 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto95,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 LFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 126,912 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 122,134 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 109,651 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 109,625 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 100,167 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 88,786 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 82,388 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,977 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 72,798 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at flexible front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn on outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer side wall rubber age related splitting

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn on outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre age related splitting inside tread grooves

Pass 1 Oct 2015 57,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,932 miles

Advise on front wheel tracking

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 41,036 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 33,332 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,425 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 16,918 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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LD56 LFR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 95,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD56 LFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LD56 LFR registered?

LD56 LFR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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