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BL06 OEC

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,698 mi
Last recorded156,698 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 OEC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 156,698 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 156,697 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 156,011 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 153,924 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 153,924 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 140,527 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 130,046 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 129,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 120,859 miles

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 118,965 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 115,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jun 2015 115,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 16 Jun 2014 109,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake fluid level slightly low.

offside front tyre cracking in tread.

offside rear tyre badly cracking + outer sidewall slightly damaged + screw in tyre.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 109,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake fluid level slightly low.

offside front tyre cracking in tread.

offside rear tyre badly cracking + outer sidewall slightly damaged + screw in tyre.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 105,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 97,418 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 86,631 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,302 miles

horn intermittant

Pass 3 Jul 2009 68,962 miles

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

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 OEC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OEC, 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 OEC is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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