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MT56 LNY

2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,973 mi
Last recorded145,973 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp94,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 LNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 145,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 141,501 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 139,850 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake disc surfaces corroded - due to lack of use

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in nearside and offside rear upper suspension arm bushes

Fail 11 Sep 2023 139,850 miles

rear coil springs corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake disc surfaces corroded - due to lack of use

slight play in nearside and offside rear upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2022 135,331 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake disc faces surface corroded - due to lack of use

rear coil springs corroded

very slight movement in nearside and offside rear upper suspension arm bushes

Fail 3 Aug 2022 135,331 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake disc faces surface corroded - due to lack of use

rear coil springs corroded

very slight movement in nearside and offside rear upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 4 Nov 2020 132,899 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 132,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 130,790 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 127,750 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 122,628 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 111,013 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 97,896 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 86,023 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 79,068 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 60,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has a cut but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,120 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 51,120 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,869 miles

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

Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,246
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
524
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 313
position lamp(s) not working 166
coil spring broken 112
coil spring fractured 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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MT56 LNY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 94,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT56 LNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MT56 LNY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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