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BL06 OUO

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,410 mi
Last recorded120,410 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 120,410 miles

N/s/f tyre 2mm of tread outer edge (215/55/16)

O/s/r tyre bald inner edge (No cords showing at time of test)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 113,220 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2015 113,210 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 106,593 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 106,585 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 100,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

f/n/s tyre outer edge showing signs of wear

Pass 18 Oct 2012 89,158 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 89,150 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 74,874 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear brake discs worn and pitted

nearside front brake disc worn and pitted

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre perishing and has several small cuts

offside and nearside rear brake discs scored and worn

offside rear tyre has damage to inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,401 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 OUO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OUO, 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 OUO registered?

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

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