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BD06 ZDU

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,236 mi
Last recorded123,236 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 ZDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 123,236 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 123,232 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 110,834 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable slight play inner o/side rack end (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 107,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s track rod ball joint

slight play in o/s track rod ball joint

Pass 27 May 2014 94,588 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2013 83,785 miles

Nearside track rod has slight play

Offside track rod has slight play

Fail 24 May 2013 83,785 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside track rod has slight play

Nearside track rod has slight play

Pass 28 May 2012 72,412 miles

Nearside track rod has slight play

Pass 27 May 2011 59,614 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 59,614 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2010 47,145 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 34,312 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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BD06 ZDU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BD06 ZDU, 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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BD06 ZDU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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