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BJ06 MZZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,000 mi
Last recorded140,000 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 140,000 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 138,804 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 132,851 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 119,240 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 109,716 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 96,118 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 96,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 96,118 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 94,376 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 85,728 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 76,793 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,860 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,879 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 54,879 miles

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

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

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 MZZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ06 MZZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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