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ST06 NUJ

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,974 mi
Last recorded118,974 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp75,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 NUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2025 118,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Front radiator not fully secure

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill next to trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 117,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 114,430 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 112,511 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 112,511 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 110,394 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 110,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 108,154 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 108,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,048 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 105,032 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 100,414 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,561 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 90,535 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 85,095 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

ex slight blow rear joint.cut in nsf tyre.nsr osr osf tyres worn on edges.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 80,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

ex slight blow rear joint.cut in nsf tyre.nsr osr osf tyres worn on edges.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2012 64,359 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 56,650 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,650 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,511 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,799 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
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ST06 NUJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Red 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 ST06 NUJ, 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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ST06 NUJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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