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B13 LGG

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,539 mi
Last recorded159,539 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 LGG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 159,539 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 159,539 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 153,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 153,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 144,509 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 137,647 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 126,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 115,679 miles

Front number plate damaged

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 May 2016 115,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front number plate damaged

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 May 2015 100,606 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering feels slightly notchy

Pass 14 May 2014 86,121 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 73,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 May 2013 73,093 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 64,842 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,764 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,670 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,699 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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B13 LGG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 88,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B13 LGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B13 LGG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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