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BJ06 UMZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,150 mi
Last recorded158,150 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 UMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 158,150 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 156,151 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 156,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 148,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 139,060 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 127,269 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 112,986 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 112,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 82,028 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 82,028 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,005 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 42,749 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 32,781 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 UMZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UMZ, 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 UMZ registered?

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

Is BJ06 UMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ06 UMZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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