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BF06 MTZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,523 mi
Last recorded118,523 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 MTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 118,523 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 118,207 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 118,115 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 118,060 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 117,948 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 117,921 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 117,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 114,373 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All bake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush slight movement detected.

Slight leaking of exhaust gasses from new joint.

Fail 4 Mar 2020 114,370 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking joint. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorating (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose to caliper joint. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All bake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush slight movement detected.

Slight leaking of exhaust gasses from new joint.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 113,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 100,678 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 82,751 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,099 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 65,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012
Pass 2 May 2012 45,368 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 45,368 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2011 38,755 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 38,755 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 28,908 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,004 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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BF06 MTZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BF06 MTZ, 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 BF06 MTZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF06 MTZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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