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VN06 LTY

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,406 mi
Last recorded101,406 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 101,406 miles

Brakes ; Brake discs worn & corroded , may be weakened

Brakes ; Brake pads unevenly worn , Front , Nearside worn thin

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear 16 %

Engine / bay covers , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

Note ; Rear brake discs worn

Suspension ; Anti-roll bar link upper ball joint seal loose small end , Nearside front

Fail 13 Mar 2018 101,308 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake lever at caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort 13 (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes ; Brake discs worn & corroded , may be weakened

Brakes ; Brake pads unevenly worn , Front , Nearside worn thin

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear brake 13 %

Engine / bay covers , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

Suspension ; Anti-roll bar link upper ball joint seal loose small end , Nearside front

Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,313 miles

both rear suspension arm mounting brackets corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 93,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear suspension arm mounting brackets corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,102 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 84,102 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,261 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 75,261 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)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 64,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,795 miles

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,461 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside rear tyre going out of shape

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,599 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 39,599 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 31,349 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,279 miles

Offside rear light lense cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LTY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LTY, 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 LTY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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