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BJ06 OKK

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,855 mi
Last recorded183,855 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 183,855 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 183,854 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 175,161 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 175,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2019 175,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2018 166,772 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 166,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 163,664 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 159,611 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R AND N/S/R (3.5.1g)

EML SHOWING ON DASH

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT DOWN PIPE FLEXI SECTION (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F AND N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 155,807 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 155,807 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 152,190 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 151,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 141,122 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 125,888 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 105,269 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 86,550 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,913 miles

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

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 OKK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OKK, 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 OKK is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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