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MT56 LNW

2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,914 mi
Last recorded73,914 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto74,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 LNW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 73,914 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 73,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 69,308 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 67,021 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 67,020 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 65,188 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 65,188 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,993 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))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 62,993 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))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 61,733 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 58,706 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 58,498 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2017 55,292 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 55,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,152 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 50,354 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 50,354 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,068 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,169 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 41,548 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,683 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 28,178 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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MT56 LNW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MT56 LNW, 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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MT56 LNW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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