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BL06 VHA

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

180,694 mi
Last recorded180,694 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 180,694 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 180,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 175,541 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 169,635 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 169,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 163,561 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 163,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 144,221 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 127,549 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 127,549 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 115,166 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 115,166 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 104,829 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 104,829 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all brake discs are slightly rusted

front near side lower inner wing panel is damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2011 97,084 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 84,714 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 75,066 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 75,066 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VHA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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