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BJ06 UML

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,728 mi
Last recorded87,728 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 87,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 87,643 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 78,615 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both control arms outer bushes. (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 78,615 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both upper bearings rough (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both control arms outer bushes. (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,706 miles

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

Roughness top bearing nearside front strut.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,400 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,073 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre nearing limit

Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,295 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,978 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)

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 UML is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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