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BD56 ZBT

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,161 mi
Last recorded122,161 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ZBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 122,161 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 114,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 112,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 101,365 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 101,365 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels have a road wheel fixing bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 89,545 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 89,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,096 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 82,865 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,384 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,925 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 75,388 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 71,412 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,568 miles

both front tyres starting to crack inner side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,301 miles

advise damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,523 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)

advise both front tyres wearing on both edges

advise front brake discs worn and pitted

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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BD56 ZBT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZBT, 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 BD56 ZBT registered?

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

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