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BL06 FUV

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,252 mi
Last recorded199,252 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 FUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 199,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 199,252 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel filter damp but did not see a leak

Pass 26 Jan 2021 193,003 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 188,175 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 188,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 180,300 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 180,300 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Adhesive panel fitted (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 166,026 miles

EML

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 166,026 miles

EML

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 159,021 miles

near side rear suspension upper suspension bush has slight play

Fail 6 Feb 2017 159,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear suspension upper suspension bush has slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2016 146,546 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 137,112 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 137,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 118,576 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 118,575 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 87,713 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 87,713 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,624 miles

n/s/rear tyre has two sidewall cuts

Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,137 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 44,137 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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 FUV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

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

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