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VN06 LSL

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,312 mi
Last recorded128,312 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 LSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 128,312 miles

engine light on

Pass 10 Dec 2020 121,878 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 121,878 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

EML stays on

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,508 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

power steering noisy

Fail 24 Jul 2019 108,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

power steering noisy

Pass 21 Jul 2018 100,509 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2155516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,589 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,785 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,315 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 58,312 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 47,645 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,195 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,688 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 31,559 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,340 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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VN06 LSL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN06 LSL, 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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VN06 LSL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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