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BL06 FUT

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

195,880 mi
Last recorded195,880 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 FUT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 195,880 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 189,245 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2022 179,771 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 156,484 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 138,159 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 116,092 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 116,086 miles

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

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

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction, pre 1st July 2008

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,283 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges, stepped tread design (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges, stepped tread design (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 102,799 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,813 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,204 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 81,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,979 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,340 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 68,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

the offside front tyre is worn on the inner and outer shoulders

Pass 16 Apr 2011 61,989 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,199 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,348 miles

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

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 FUT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FUT, 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 FUT registered?

BL06 FUT is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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