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VN06 LSU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,559 mi
Last recorded172,559 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 LSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 172,559 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 172,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 168,717 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 158,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 145,430 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 131,422 miles

Nearside Front brake pads low

exhaust blow front exhaust flex joint /in spec/

rear brake pads low

Fail 6 Jun 2017 131,375 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake pads low

exhaust blow front exhaust flex joint /in spec/

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Jun 2016 119,477 miles

coolant low

oil leak from intercooler

parking brake travel long

Pass 10 Jun 2015 105,833 miles

front pads low

front tyres worn close to wear bands

Fail 10 Jun 2015 105,833 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

front tyres worn close to wear bands

Pass 20 May 2014 95,202 miles

brake binding o/s/r

Pass 20 May 2013 87,462 miles

n/s/r wheel inner rim running out of align

Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,439 miles

o/s/f tyre wall marked

Pass 5 May 2011 61,719 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 45,305 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,043 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s mirror body damaged

slight damage to o/s/r tyre wall

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

small cut in o/s/f tyre tread

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 LSU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 LSU, 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 VN06 LSU registered?

VN06 LSU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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