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BJ06 OJW

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,489 mi
Last recorded125,489 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 OJW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 125,489 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 125,480 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 114,902 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 109,948 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,670 miles

1/ CHIP IN WINDSCREEN 2/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 3/ N/S/F + O/S/R TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 4 Jan 2013 95,594 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

1/ CHIP IN WINDSCREEN 2/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 3/ N/S/F + O/S/R TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 29 Dec 2012 95,396 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

rear pads and discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,189 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 65,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 48,069 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,069 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,756 miles

Advise both front tyres down to 3-3.5mm approx

Advise drivers wiper blade juddering badly

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 OJW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OJW, 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 OJW registered?

BJ06 OJW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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