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BL06 VGV

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,705 mi
Last recorded115,705 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 115,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 114,106 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe entering silencer fractured (8.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Fail 9 Jul 2020 114,085 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe entering silencer fractured (8.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 25 Jul 2019 108,974 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 101,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 90,937 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 84,040 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 84,037 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,015 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,047 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,787 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,209 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 45,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,165 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 35,165 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,913 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 22,481 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 22,481 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VGV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL06 VGV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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