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VF55 LNV

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,138 mi
Last recorded122,138 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp75,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 LNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 122,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 May 2020 107,591 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 91,075 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 91,075 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,263 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 87,263 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,683 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,440 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,607 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 38,607 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 37,859 miles

wipers parking

Fail 6 Feb 2014 37,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

wipers parking

Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,200 miles

offside rear lamp lens broken

Pass 3 Feb 2012 32,617 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,103 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,325 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 29,325 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)

Front bumper damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing both edges

o/s.f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,447 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing both edges

o/s.f tyre wearing inner edge

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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VF55 LNV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VF55 LNV, 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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What year was VF55 LNV registered?

VF55 LNV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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