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BL06 OVP

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,252 mi
Last recorded115,252 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 OVP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 115,252 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 115,070 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 100,394 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 100,394 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,411 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 86,961 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,315 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 76,601 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,487 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 1 Jul 2013 68,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 61,074 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,679 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,299 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate slight damage

fuel filter under vehicle showing dampness

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 OVP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 OVP, 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 OVP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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