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BL06 OVK

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,029 mi
Last recorded111,029 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 111,029 miles

corrosion on both rear chassis

heavy corrosion on rear subframe

o/s front brake pads low

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2023 111,028 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on both rear chassis

heavy corrosion on rear subframe

o/s front brake pads low

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 108,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear brake backplates rusted away

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2022 108,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear brake backplates rusted away

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 106,486 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heavy corrossion on both rear chassis and rear subframe

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Sep 2020 103,702 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 103,698 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 98,976 miles

both front tyres close to limit at time of test

corrossion on exhaust system and rear subframe

corrossion on rear brake discs

Fail 7 Aug 2019 98,967 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres close to limit at time of test

corrossion on exhaust system and rear subframe

corrossion on rear brake discs

Pass 30 Aug 2018 93,288 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 90,070 miles

corrossion on rear suspension and exhaust system

Fail 8 Aug 2017 90,070 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear top (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

corrossion on rear suspension and exhaust system

Pass 26 Aug 2016 82,544 miles

possible play in steering coupling joint

Fail 24 Aug 2016

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (7.1.2)

possible play in steering coupling joint

Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,360 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 74,360 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,595 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2013 53,931 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 53,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 40,693 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,295 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,436 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,632 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 OVK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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