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BJ06 UOA

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,666 mi
Last recorded83,666 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 UOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 83,666 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 83,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 83,030 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 83,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 82,466 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,981 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 79,979 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag Lamp (5.4.2)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,376 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 76,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 74,500 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 74,500 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 71,364 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 71,364 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

N/S/F TYRE WALL IS STARTING TO PERISH AND HAS SLIGHT WALL DAMAGE

Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,469 miles

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

airbag light indicate fault

Fail 9 Jan 2013 67,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

airbag light indicate fault

Fail 23 Jan 2012 64,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 61,450 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 61,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 41,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,830 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 UOA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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