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LJ06 OTE

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

49,595 mi
Last recorded49,595 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A100,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 OTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 49,595 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 49,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 44,023 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 37,085 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 27,447 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 27,166 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 26,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine light on

Pass 7 Mar 2019 25,639 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 24,598 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 23,720 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,316 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,686 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,591 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 19,929 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,662 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 14,836 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,285 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 7,918 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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LJ06 OTE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 100,254 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ06 OTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ06 OTE registered?

LJ06 OTE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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