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BL06 OEB

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,998 mi
Last recorded101,998 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 101,998 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 94,122 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,965 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 91,965 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,079 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 86,247 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 83,532 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 80,643 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 76,754 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 76,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 72,209 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 72,208 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,008 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,986 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 OEB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OEB, 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 OEB registered?

BL06 OEB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is BL06 OEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL06 OEB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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