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BJ06 FGZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,178 mi
Last recorded170,178 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 FGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 170,178 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 166,007 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 156,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 146,187 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened lower rubber mounts both sides (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 146,079 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened lower rubber mounts both sides (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 137,565 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 127,424 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 114,464 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 100,469 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 81,949 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 81,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall but not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

offside rear position lamp dim but is still visible from a reasonable distance

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,416 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 61,410 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs slightly corroded {both sides}

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,453 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,697 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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BJ06 FGZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ06 FGZ, 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 BJ06 FGZ registered?

BJ06 FGZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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