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AG06 ZGT

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,011 mi
Last recorded159,011 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG06 ZGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 159,011 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back to middle joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 159,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm on near side rear, bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached hub also worn/damaged (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Has been ran flat, cords showing on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel No brake reading in brake rollers (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit in middle (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back to middle joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 142,172 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive transmission oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly slightly harsh tone (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage repaired section of power steering pipe (2.1.5 (a))

roughness from steering when manually turned with wheels jacked and off the ground

screen washer reservoir cap missing

Fail 29 Jan 2019 141,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive transmission oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly slightly harsh tone (7.7 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

roughness from steering when manually turned with wheels jacked and off the ground

screen washer reservoir cap missing

Pass 5 Feb 2018 128,621 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 128,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 122,385 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 117,806 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 117,806 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 108,431 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 97,802 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,099 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 84,613 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 79,063 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 71,033 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,901 miles

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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AG06 ZGT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AG06 ZGT, 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 AG06 ZGT registered?

AG06 ZGT is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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