2006 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · LD06 HZU

The 2006 SAAB 9‑3 passed its 11 March 2026 MOT at 152,625 miles, but the two February 2026 tests at 152,010 and 151,778 miles both failed, showing that the recent pass follows a series of recurring faults rather than a stable condition. The repeated failures on engine MIL, exhaust Lambda, and suspension components indicate a worsening trend that has not been fully resolved. The vehicle’s mileage of 152,625 equates to about 7,631 miles per year, which is typical for a 20‑year‑old car, yet the jump from the 17 February 2025 pass at 138,459 miles to the 18 February 2026 failure at 151,778 miles adds more than 13,000 miles in a single year, suggesting accelerated usage or long periods of standing that have hastened wear on consumables and mechanical parts. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear coil springs for corrosion, check tyre tread and edge wear on all positions, examine the front brake disc for pitting or scoring, verify exhaust integrity and Lambda readings, test the anti‑roll bar linkage and suspension arm pins for play, assess brake pad thickness, and confirm that the electronic stability control warning lamp is off, as these items have repeatedly appeared on the record.