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BL55 KSJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,114 mi
Last recorded154,114 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 KSJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 154,114 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush V.slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 150,630 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 150,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2023 146,744 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rose bush and rear lower bush slight deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rose bush and lower rear bush slight deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 142,978 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear upper rose bushes V.slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 138,465 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 135,381 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 130,707 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 126,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,983 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,210 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 111,010 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 102,398 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,546 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2012 84,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 84,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 72,799 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN...

FRONT WIPERS GETTING SMEARY...

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,799 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN...

FRONT WIPERS GETTING SMEARY...

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,237 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,601 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BL55 KSJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KSJ, 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 KSJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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