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BL06 FUP

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,185 mi
Last recorded83,185 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 FUP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,185 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm, bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2022 83,185 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm, bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not engaging in stalk (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2021 77,800 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre, slightly stepped on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2021 77,783 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre, slightly stepped on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 73,110 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 73,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,830 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,759 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 56,291 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,816 miles

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

age cracks in o/s/r and n/s/r tyre outer walls

Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,061 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,595 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,914 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,357 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,477 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,049 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 FUP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BL06 FUP, 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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BL06 FUP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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