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BJ06 UMR

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,569 mi
Last recorded69,569 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 UMR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,569 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,158 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,633 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front suspension bushes deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,527 miles

o/s/f tyre coming close aprx 3/4mm

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,315 miles

rear brake pads low aprx 3/4000 mls = slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link = some play both n/s/r and o/s/r top suspension bushes

Fail 18 Mar 2015 47,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake pads low aprx 3/4000 mls = slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link = some play both n/s/r and o/s/r top suspension bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,230 miles

front brake pads low aprx 3/4000 mls = slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link = N/S/F TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 2.5/4MM = o/s/f tyre coming close aprx 3/4mm

Fail 19 Mar 2014 41,228 miles

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

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

front brake pads low aprx 3/4000 mls = slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link = N/S/F TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 2.5/4MM = o/s/f tyre coming close aprx 3/4mm

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,100 miles

N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM = O/S/R TYRE PUNCTURED INNER EDGE AND 3/4MM

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,823 miles

handbrake near end of reserve travel = slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link = n/s/r tyre coming close aprx 3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,632 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,289 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 9,095 miles

slight damage to n/s front tyre wall

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 UMR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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