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VN06 LTU

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,742 mi
Last recorded156,742 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 LTU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 156,742 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve perrished

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bottom bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 156,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint banana arm front balljoint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre valve perrished

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint banana arm front balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bottom bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 147,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 147,399 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 128,310 miles

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

front discs pitting

n/s wiper blade rubber detached

rear discs pitting

Fail 2 Feb 2015 128,309 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs pitting

n/s wiper blade rubber detached

rear discs pitting

Pass 11 Feb 2014 117,992 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 117,992 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 102,223 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 88,682 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,884 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 60,913 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,528 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 LTU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

VN06 LTU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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