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BL06 OUD

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,012 mi
Last recorded128,012 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 OUD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 128,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 128,012 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 110,522 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 110,522 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 99,050 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

under cover fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,221 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,672 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 92,813 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 89,530 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 86,942 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,930 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 75,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 75,539 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 57,513 miles

horn poor

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 OUD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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