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BJ06 UPC

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

106,056 mi
Last recorded106,056 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 UPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 106,056 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 100,660 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 93,676 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,848 miles

Both front shock absorbers outer casings corroded slightly

Nearside rear inner side light dull

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 87,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front shock absorbers outer casings corroded slightly

Nearside rear inner side light dull

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,536 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,170 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 76,200 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,098 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,431 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,808 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,849 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,374 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 UPC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UPC, 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 UPC registered?

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

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