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BL06 EAO

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,218 mi
Last recorded77,218 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 EAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 77,218 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 77,218 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,967 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 70,928 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,316 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 67,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,562 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 56,216 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,216 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,867 miles

n/s wiper blade changed for test

Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s h/lamp aim reset

o/s wiper blade changed

Fail 23 May 2011 38,582 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2011 38,582 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,010 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,492 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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BL06 EAO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL06 EAO, 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 BL06 EAO registered?

BL06 EAO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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