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BA51 EYS

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,065 mi
Last recorded116,065 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA51 EYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 116,065 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 104,024 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Servo pipe slightly damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2023 98,000 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low+ perishing highly recommend change!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend change!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 98,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low+ perishing highly recommend change!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend change!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 93,598 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Fail 13 Oct 2022 93,571 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury rear quarter panel damaged and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted damaged and bumper sharp (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 88,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished & cracked in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 88,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished & cracked in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 83,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 83,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 77,979 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 74,594 miles

n/s/r top suspension arm bush wearing

Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,617 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,419 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,677 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,658 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 64,658 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear brake disc lipped

lots of age cracks in o\s\r tyre

rear pads braking up

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front discs lightly lipped

rear discs lightly lipped

Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,330 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 58,330 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,503 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 50,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 50,403 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,400 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,496 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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BA51 EYS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BA51 EYS, 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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BA51 EYS is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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