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BF06 ZGW

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,025 mi
Last recorded192,025 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 ZGW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 192,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 192,025 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance painted which is also affecting stop and direction indicators (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance painted which is also affecting stop, direction indicator and fog lamps (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 183,867 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 166,231 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 145,029 miles

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

exhaust front flexi in poor condition and exhaust system rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2014 145,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust front flexi in poor condition and exhaust system rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2013 119,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres getting low on tread

freeplay in front drop links and roll bar bushes

front suspension noisy

rear brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 23 Mar 2012 101,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 90,108 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

detachable tow bar not fitted at time of test

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,780 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 55,457 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZGW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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