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BF06 MTK

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,470 mi
Last recorded144,470 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 MTK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 144,470 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 138,462 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 130,316 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight fuel leak from and around rear fuel filter and housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 130,316 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight fuel leak from and around rear fuel filter and housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 123,499 miles

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

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

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

wipers dont park at bottom

Fail 22 Dec 2017 123,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wipers dont park at bottom

Pass 20 Dec 2016 114,086 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre perished

Pass 2 Dec 2015 101,931 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 101,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre close to limit and worn on outer

Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,523 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,306 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 85,306 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,476 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,460 miles

osr tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 21 Mar 2012 66,460 miles

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

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

osr tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,281 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 63,264 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,449 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,415 miles

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

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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BF06 MTK is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF06 MTK, 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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BF06 MTK is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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