2006 Saab 9-3 2.8L Petrol · LA55 XVM
2006 Saab 9-3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 334,503 km. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 334,503 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA55 XVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 334,503 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LA55 XVM Odometer History
- 02/06/2023286,909 km
- 23/05/2024305,329 km+18,420 km
- 12/05/2025322,262 km+16,933 km
- 29/05/2026334,503 km+12,241 km
- 01/06/2026334,503 km
Average of roughly 15,876 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA55 XVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Saab 9-3 (LA55 XVM) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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