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BB52 DJB

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,210 mi
Last recorded117,210 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB52 DJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 117,210 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 115,577 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 113,212 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 109,933 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near & Off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Under Body & Suspension Component Corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2022 109,916 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Near & Off Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near & Off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Under Body & Suspension Component Corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2021 106,218 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2020 101,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 96,247 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 90,339 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,110 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush slightly worn MARKED WITH YELLOW WAX CRAYON (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre outer wall has visible cut with no ply/cord

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush has borderline movement MARKED WITH YELLOW WAX CRAYON (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres are heavily stepped and worn on inners BORDERLINE

Pass 16 Jun 2016 72,870 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 72,639 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear upper bushes have slight play

Fail 2 Jun 2015 65,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear upper bushes have slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,607 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 55,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,181 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

tyre size(225/45r17)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,993 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,661 miles

o/s front tyre has some minor damage to the outer wall and perishing in the tread

Fail 15 Jun 2011 27,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre has some minor damage to the outer wall and perishing in the tread

Pass 25 Jun 2010 16,596 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 15,056 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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BB52 DJB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BB52 DJB, 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 BB52 DJB registered?

BB52 DJB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is BB52 DJB safe to buy?

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