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BJ06 UMX

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,585 mi
Last recorded94,585 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 UMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 94,585 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 88,645 miles

Front both front steering rack ends have slight play

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking/ wearing on inner edges

different size tyres fitted to the front axle to the rear axle

Fail 26 Feb 2018 88,570 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint nearside drop link (2.4.G.2)

Front both front steering rack ends have slight play

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking/ wearing on inner edges

different size tyres fitted to the front axle to the rear axle

Pass 24 Feb 2017 82,023 miles

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

osf seatbelt slow to retract

osr tyre tread cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,615 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015
Fail 6 Mar 2015

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

both front drop links have slight play in them

Pass 6 Mar 2014

both front rack arms have slight play

n/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,937 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 62,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Apr 2011 45,182 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml light on,

o/s/f seat belt slight fluffing.

small play in steering.

underside dirt sheild loose.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,138 miles

engine management lamp on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,226 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 28,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UMX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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