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BL06 OVE

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,743 mi
Last recorded87,743 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 OVE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 87,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

offside rear light lens damaged

tested wet

Fail 4 Nov 2016 87,546 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

offside rear light lens damaged

tested wet

Pass 30 Oct 2015 76,932 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear light lens damanged

Fail 30 Oct 2015 76,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear light lens damanged

Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,259 miles

offside rear brake binding

rear discs scorded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,491 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,656 miles

offside rear tyre warn inner edge/distorted on limit

Fail 25 Jul 2011 49,656 miles

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

offside rear tyre warn inner edge/distorted on limit

Pass 12 Jul 2010 42,299 miles

both rear tyres wearng slightly on inner edges

Fail 12 Jul 2010 42,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearng slightly on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,111 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 35,111 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 OVE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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