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2006 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration LS56VAV
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 03 Oct 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 109,128 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
26 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 109,128 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creep present at pedal (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,991 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- exhaust bracket/hangers broken and not connected (rear exhaust backbox)
27 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 107,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust bracket/hangers broken and not connected (rear exhaust backbox)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,299 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2024 6 Jun 202623 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,598 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,247 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated
3 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,183 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2021 6 Jun 202630 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,672 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2020 6 Jun 202625 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,132 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2019 6 Jun 202625 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,617 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak ()
29 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,734 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017 6 Jun 202630 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,504 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- front pads low
23 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,095 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 6 Jun 202627 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,043 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014 6 Jun 202627 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
1 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,669 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013 6 Jun 202626 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,032 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2012 6 Jun 202628 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,810 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2011 6 Jun 202618 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,794 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2011 6 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,563 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2010 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS56VAV was registered on 2006-12-22
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