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M2 EDK

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,432 mi
Last recorded170,432 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp75,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 EDK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 170,432 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 166,691 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Feb 2024 162,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 157,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 153,559 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished also (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 25 Jan 2021 148,835 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))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 148,835 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))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition box (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 142,060 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 134,605 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 134,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 127,347 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 127,374 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 121,490 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 109,917 miles

Both rear trailing arm front bushes getting worn.

Offside front tyre casing showning signs of deforming.

Some play both rear hub top support bushes.

Some play both steering rack ball joints.

Fail 22 Dec 2014 109,917 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear trailing arm front bushes getting worn.

Offside front tyre casing showning signs of deforming.

Some play both rear hub top support bushes.

Some play both steering rack ball joints.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,104 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 94,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 79,918 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 67,332 miles

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

Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2012 67,332 miles

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

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

Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,841 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 55,841 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,083 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
Full Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp reliability report

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M2 EDK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M2 EDK, 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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What year was M2 EDK registered?

M2 EDK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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