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BL06 OVR

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,077 mi
Last recorded175,077 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 175,077 miles

Offside Rear Lower track control arm excessive play

Fail 28 Oct 2020 175,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower track control arm excessive play

Pass 30 Apr 2019 160,382 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 150,144 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 150,139 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 131,754 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 118,102 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 102,111 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 102,111 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 86,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Jul 2012 73,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 62,021 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,622 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,931 miles

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

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 OVR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

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

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