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LC56 TUP

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,543 mi
Last recorded142,543 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp72,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 TUP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 142,543 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 136,297 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 128,550 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 126,793 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 124,398 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim been repaired

Pass 6 Dec 2017 120,607 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 120,607 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 116,383 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 116,382 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 112,654 miles

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

advisory engine oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside front (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 107,101 miles

Oil leak

advisory bolt missing out of subfame support mounting

advisory fuel filter is corrosion

advisory left dipped beam failure showing on dash but light is working

Pass 31 Jan 2014 99,379 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 99,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 76,727 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 12 Nov 2011 57,794 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 57,791 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm 225/45r17y

Pass 6 Nov 2010 38,381 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,460 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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LC56 TUP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC56 TUP, 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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LC56 TUP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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