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BU06 LFH

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,805 mi
Last recorded154,805 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 LFH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2018 154,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (rear of front) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 146,326 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 140,134 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 137,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint yellow chalked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

child seat fitted

exhaust flexi blowing

Pass 3 Mar 2015 124,904 miles

door check strap loose

exhaust flexi blowing

oil leak on filter housing

Pass 1 Mar 2014 122,288 miles

no kick up on headlight aim

Fail 24 Feb 2014 122,284 miles

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

no kick up on headlight aim

Pass 20 Feb 2013 117,778 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 113,846 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 106,725 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 106,725 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn an lipped

Pass 28 Jan 2010 98,445 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 99,755 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 76,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BU06 LFH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BU06 LFH, 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 BU06 LFH registered?

BU06 LFH is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is BU06 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU06 LFH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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