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MJ56 HOB

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,302 mi
Last recorded108,302 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp75,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 HOB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 108,302 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 101,149 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both sides , offside red in colour (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides , unable to see inner pad , advise further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides , worn inner edge & cracked & perished 235.45.17 y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 101,147 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both sides , offside red in colour (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides , unable to see inner pad , advise further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides , worn inner edge & cracked & perished 235.45.17 y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 96,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 86,659 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 86,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,896 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,716 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 72,651 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 67,471 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,195 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,866 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 53,790 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,700 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,276 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,796 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,939 miles

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,439 miles

stonechip repair zone a

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,307 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,359 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 21,358 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MJ56 HOB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ56 HOB, 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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MJ56 HOB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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