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LB56 KCA

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,461 mi
Last recorded107,461 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp72,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 KCA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 107,461 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 107,408 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 105,970 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside rear reflector slightly damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2022 105,936 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside rear reflector slightly damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2021 104,499 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 104,480 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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 10 Oct 2020 102,661 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 102,470 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 97,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 93,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 87,792 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 87,792 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,740 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 79,162 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,094 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 65,547 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 65,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 59,357 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 53,385 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 53,385 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 48,113 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 42,619 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,619 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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp reliability report

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LB56 KCA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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