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BJ06 YBZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,527 mi
Last recorded151,527 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 YBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2014 151,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 149,267 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

engine managment light on

Fail 21 Sep 2013 149,267 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside front coil spring worn/not seated correctly.advise repair

Pass 21 Sep 2012 136,759 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 123,104 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 114,764 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 94,896 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 YBZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YBZ, 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 YBZ registered?

BJ06 YBZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 August 2006.

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