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BL06 OVJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,472 mi
Last recorded149,472 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 OVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 149,472 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 144,448 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 140,253 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 131,164 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 131,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 121,872 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 100,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre damaged but no cords showing

Fail 2 Oct 2014 100,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre damaged but no cords showing

Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,094 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 79,082 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,504 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,613 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,263 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,446 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 OVJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 OVJ, 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 OVJ registered?

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

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