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VK06 LYX

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,231 mi
Last recorded137,231 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 LYX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 137,231 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 122,416 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 122,416 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 115,661 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 114,316 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 112,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 112,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 110,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 102,480 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 94,193 miles

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 18 Jan 2016 94,193 miles

Centre Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

rear pads low

Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,170 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 76,168 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,278 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,329 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 60,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,411 miles

Advise rear brake discs scored.

Advise rear tyres feathered on inner edges also perishing.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,299 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,967 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)

rear bumper missing

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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VK06 LYX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK06 LYX, 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 VK06 LYX registered?

VK06 LYX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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