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VE06 LVR

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,594 mi
Last recorded58,594 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 LVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 58,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 58,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 56,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 54,756 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Aug 2022 48,612 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 43,056 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 43,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 41,305 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 39,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,052 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,423 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 38,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,979 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 35,283 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 35,283 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,398 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 32,398 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)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 28,541 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 28,541 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 26,446 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,896 miles

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 LVR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LVR, 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 LVR registered?

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

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