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BJ06 UPT

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,078 mi
Last recorded143,078 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 UPT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 143,078 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 132,008 miles

N/s/f tyre has a slight undulation in the sidewall where it has hit a pot hole

Fail 5 Mar 2021 132,008 miles

N/s/f tyre has a slight undulation in the sidewall where it has hit a pot hole

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 129,131 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 129,131 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 124,122 miles

Both front tyres are worn heavily on inner & outer edges

Fail 29 Mar 2019 124,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres are worn heavily on inner & outer edges

Pass 5 Apr 2018 120,031 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 120,031 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 113,804 miles

both rear rose bushes have slight play

rear brake disc in poor condition

slight blow from egr pipe - manifold join

Pass 8 Apr 2016 110,195 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 108,133 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 106,215 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 25 May 2013 100,358 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 78,454 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 59,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jun 2010 45,475 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,469 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,531 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 34,531 miles

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

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 UPT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPT, 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 UPT registered?

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

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