CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD56 ZBP

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,130 mi
Last recorded166,130 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ZBP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 166,130 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 148,822 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 148,818 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 130,035 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Sep 2020 118,352 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 118,351 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 113,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyres inner edge is slightly worn

Pass 10 Apr 2018 107,638 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 100,201 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,230 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 86,460 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,946 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,536 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 70,536 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,684 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 49,392 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 34,892 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 34,892 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 34,321 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD56 ZBP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BD56 ZBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD56 ZBP?

You can check the full history of BD56 ZBP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD56 ZBP registered?

BD56 ZBP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is BD56 ZBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 ZBP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD56 ZBP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD56 ZBP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.