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BU06 LHH

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

122,614 mi
Last recorded122,614 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 122,614 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 122,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 106,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded front to rear (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

eml illuminated

Fail 5 Dec 2017 106,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded front to rear (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

eml illuminated

Fail 21 Sep 2017 106,766 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive Black Smoke (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust Silencer (7.1.1)

Engine Managment Light On

Front Both Front Brakes Noise On Release

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

Offside Rear Brake Binding

Pass 22 Sep 2016 102,875 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 102,866 miles

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

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

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

em light on

Pass 13 May 2016 102,845 miles

MIL on

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

Fail 9 May 2016 102,845 miles

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

MIL on

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 102,842 miles

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

EML light is on

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 98,094 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 98,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,124 miles

engine light on

Fail 15 Apr 2014 95,124 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Apr 2013 88,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexi worn

Oil Leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 88,929 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexi worn

Oil Leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,315 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

small splits in osf tyre (outer edge)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 85,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

small splits in osf tyre (outer edge)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,160 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 76,160 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,029 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,412 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,101 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre low on pressure

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BU06 LHH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 LHH, 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 LHH registered?

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

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