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BJ06 MZL

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,100 mi
Last recorded176,100 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 176,100 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 170,142 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 170,140 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2015 158,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 147,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 129,857 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 129,826 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 108,269 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 88,931 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 88,915 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 73,805 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 73,800 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,165 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 57,164 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,803 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 MZL 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 66.7%.

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 BJ06 MZL, 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 MZL registered?

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

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