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BJ06 UMU

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,763 mi
Last recorded36,763 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 UMU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 36,763 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 36,312 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 35,845 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 35,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 34,872 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 34,871 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 34,523 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 34,185 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,302 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,961 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 30,961 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,677 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 27,671 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,347 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 26,347 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,190 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,846 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,610 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,419 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 12,031 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,031 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 8,050 miles

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 UMU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UMU, 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 UMU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ06 UMU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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