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LE06 EXT

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,399 mi
Last recorded85,399 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp72,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE06 EXT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 85,399 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 80,496 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 80,494 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 73,375 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 62,216 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 62,216 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 55,764 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 55,764 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 49,695 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rears (5.2.3 (j))

tested in wet condition

Pass 11 Oct 2018 47,495 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 47,494 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 44,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 41,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 39,005 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside inner drive shaft boot clip loose

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2014 36,940 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)

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)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside inner drive shaft boot clip loose

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 33,908 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,855 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 27,419 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 23,140 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre wall (inner) cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 13 Jun 2009 15,199 miles

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

o/s/f inner cv boot insecure

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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LE06 EXT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LE06 EXT, 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 LE06 EXT registered?

LE06 EXT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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