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BJ06 UJU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,132 mi
Last recorded111,132 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 111,132 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 111,131 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary cap fitted (7.2.4b)

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

play nearside and offside front inner rackends

Pass 12 Nov 2015 103,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/15 STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

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

PLAY NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACKENDS

Fail 12 Nov 2015 103,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/15 STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

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

PLAY NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACKENDS

Pass 4 Dec 2014 95,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play nearside and offside front inner rackends

Fail 4 Dec 2014 95,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nails in outer shoulders of nearside and offside rear tyres border line if repairable 215/60/15

play nearside and offside front inner rackends

Pass 29 Nov 2013 89,625 miles

play nearside and offside front inner rackends

Fail 28 Nov 2013 89,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

play nearside and offside front inner rackends

Pass 27 Nov 2012 82,103 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play nearside front inner rackend

temporary repair to offside front seat belt

Fail 27 Nov 2012 82,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play nearside front inner rackend

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,558 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,053 miles

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 55,053 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,745 miles

Rear 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 UJU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UJU, 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 UJU registered?

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

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