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LB56 DXD

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,502 mi
Last recorded85,502 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp72,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 DXD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 85,502 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 85,484 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 84,504 miles

All under body slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 83,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 82,091 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 81,774 miles

play in the front o/s ball joint

Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

windscreen has damage in zone B

Pass 20 Mar 2018 74,569 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 74,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,490 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 70,490 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 67,061 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 65,169 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 57,518 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 51,401 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 25 May 2013 51,401 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 47,977 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,454 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,887 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp?

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
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LB56 DXD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 72,812 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB56 DXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB56 DXD registered?

LB56 DXD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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