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B4 OKW

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,382 mi
Last recorded135,382 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 OKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 135,382 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both splitting sidewalls no cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 135,382 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both splitting sidewalls no cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 129,927 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 129,924 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 124,906 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 124,857 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 118,577 miles

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 118,577 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 112,088 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 112,086 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 107,006 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 103,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres close to wear markers

exhaust corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2020 103,743 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres close to wear markers

exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2019 98,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,628 miles

Engine under trays fitted

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 98,628 miles

Engine under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,044 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine under trays fitted

nearside front wheel getting buckled

Fail 14 Mar 2017 95,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine under trays fitted

nearside front wheel getting buckled

Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers/under tray fitted

nsf tyre wearing low on inner edge

osr tyre perrishing/wearing on inner edge

rear discs wearing

Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,256 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,870 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 67,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,498 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,322 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 48,322 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,835 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,720 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,332 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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B4 OKW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B4 OKW, 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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What year was B4 OKW registered?

B4 OKW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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