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BD06 ZDV

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,913 mi
Last recorded166,913 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 166,913 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 158,032 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 158,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 147,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 134,186 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 133,868 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 117,667 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front flexi pipe blowing

n/s/f link rod ball joint dust cover insecure but preventing ingres of dirt

Pass 2 Jul 2014 106,922 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 106,922 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 95,655 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 84,347 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 84,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 77,750 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,569 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,205 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 ZDV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZDV, 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 BD06 ZDV registered?

BD06 ZDV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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