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SP06 BAV

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,615 mi
Last recorded141,615 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 BAV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 141,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 141,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 132,549 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 132,548 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 130,237 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R, Upper Shocker Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 130,170 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R, Upper Shocker Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 128,402 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 128,348 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F, Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 125,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 125,134 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 119,611 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 114,376 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 114,371 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 106,328 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 97,904 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,397 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 90,392 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 81,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 66,226 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,692 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre 4mm

o/s/r tyre 3-4mm

slight brake fluctuation on the n/s/r brake reading

Pass 25 Jan 2011 41,779 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,524 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 31,522 miles

Offside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,641 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 24,641 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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SP06 BAV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SP06 BAV, 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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SP06 BAV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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