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BJ06 OHS

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,579 mi
Last recorded172,579 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 OHS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 172,579 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 170,052 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel universal joint (2.2.A.1b)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 11 Jan 2016 170,052 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel universal joint (2.2.A.1b)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 4 Feb 2015 167,090 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 167,088 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 28 Mar 2014 158,217 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 149,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2013 149,726 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 136,541 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 136,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 121,181 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 102,414 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 83,115 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 OHS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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