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VN06 LTF

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,831 mi
Last recorded163,831 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp75,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 LTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 163,831 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 151,382 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 151,382 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 in all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 149,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 142,232 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottel (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 May 2020 142,232 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottel (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 139,177 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 136,060 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides scored (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres excessively worn on inner edges also cracked/perished on side walls 215/55/r16/97w attention required

Pass 20 Mar 2017 133,464 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 133,464 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 129,412 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 114,695 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 93,162 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,573 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,172 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,182 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,824 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the inside tread.

offside rear tyre wearing close to the tread depth indicators,centre tread.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,304 miles

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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VN06 LTF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN06 LTF, 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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VN06 LTF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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