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BA06 ALS

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,116 mi
Last recorded106,116 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA06 ALS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 106,116 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush alloy mounting showing corrosion (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 106,094 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch faulty (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top alloy mounting corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush alloy mounting showing corrosion (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 103,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 102,548 miles

Nearside Rear reflector broken

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 102,548 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector broken

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,704 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 99,665 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 96,458 miles

Heat shield loose around front pipe

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 96,457 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Heat shield loose around front pipe

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 91,341 miles

covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 91,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 88,019 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 87,975 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,321 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 81,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 75,825 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,297 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,321 miles

front tyres wearing close to the tread depth indicators,offside 2-3mm.in the centre.nearside 3mm.in the centre.

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm.on both edges.offside rear tyre worn to 2mm.inside tread.

windscreen has minor stone chips.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 40,638 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 26,723 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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BA06 ALS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BA06 ALS, 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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BA06 ALS is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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