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BL06 FUB

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,070 mi
Last recorded136,070 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 FUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 136,070 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover

Fail 19 Aug 2020 136,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover

Pass 17 May 2019 129,697 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2019 129,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (UNABLE TO CHECK STEERING & SUSPENSION PROPERLY) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 124,303 miles

Nearside & Offside front inner cv boots perished

Nearside & Offside rear tyres worn

Sill covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2018 124,303 miles

Nearside & Offside front inner cv boots perished

Nearside & Offside rear tyres worn

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 118,866 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 112,610 miles

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 105,958 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,837 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 88,837 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 74,899 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,899 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2012 63,945 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 51,953 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 51,953 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 May 2010 42,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 42,389 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,496 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 FUB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FUB, 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 FUB registered?

BL06 FUB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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