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VE06 LVJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

225,061 mi
Last recorded225,061 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 LVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 225,061 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 213,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 213,897 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 204,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 204,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 195,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 183,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 183,850 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack inner end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 174,589 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))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 174,294 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 165,260 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 165,260 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 150,310 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 135,455 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 132,239 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 132,237 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 126,055 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 117,593 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 104,975 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 95,684 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 89,265 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 89,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 79,453 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 65,273 miles

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 65,273 miles

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,522 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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VE06 LVJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 88,182 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE06 LVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE06 LVJ registered?

VE06 LVJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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