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BL06 FVC

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,768 mi
Last recorded105,768 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 FVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 105,768 miles

engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2017 105,768 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 93,068 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 93,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 88,202 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 81,600 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 81,600 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 74,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2013 74,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 71,080 miles

both rear tyres warn on inner edge

Fail 24 Dec 2012 71,034 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres warn on inner edge

front pads warn

Pass 5 Dec 2011 67,090 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,286 miles

wear in n/s/front inner rack knuckle

Pass 9 Dec 2009 56,182 miles

n/s/front inner rack knuckle warn

Pass 13 Nov 2008 49,253 miles

Both Front Tyres 2mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Engine Undertray Fitted

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 FVC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 FVC, 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 FVC registered?

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

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