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BL55 KRU

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

238,456 mi
Last recorded238,456 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 KRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 238,456 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 238,456 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 235,665 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 231,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heat shields loose

Pass 10 Jun 2022 228,369 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 28 May 2021 224,628 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 224,628 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper most arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper most arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 217,339 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 205,515 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 195,619 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 195,619 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 183,775 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 163,865 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 163,865 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 150,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 132,713 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 132,713 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 122,512 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 107,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

possible slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

slight movement in both steering arm inner joints (tie rod arms)

unable to inspect condition of both outer lower sills due to plastic side skirts

Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,963 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and perishing in tread

nearside steering rack end has slight play

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,812 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 42,882 miles

diesel emmissions low unable to print

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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BL55 KRU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BL55 KRU, 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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BL55 KRU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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