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VN06 LSV

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,177 mi
Last recorded105,177 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 LSV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,177 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust is corroded

nearside front tyre is close to its limit

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 22 Oct 2019 105,177 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust is corroded

nearside front tyre is close to its limit

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,375 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,994 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 95,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front. (2.4.G.2)

front bumper damaged.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 95,246 miles

Centre Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front. (2.4.G.2)

front bumper damaged.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 81,678 miles

Front damaged.

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

coolent leak.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,840 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 68,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear lower bumper damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2013 68,482 miles

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

rear lower bumper damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,055 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 53,379 miles

slight play in both front anti-roll bar linkages

Fail 9 Aug 2010 458,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,842 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 37,910 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 LSV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LSV, 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 LSV registered?

VN06 LSV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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