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BL06 ZGR

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

230,292 mi
Last recorded230,292 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 ZGR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 230,292 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 230,292 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 224,020 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 216,449 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 208,559 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 197,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 25 Jul 2014 191,210 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

eml light on

Pass 6 Jul 2013 169,879 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 152,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 127,896 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 127,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 101,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,603 miles

front tyres very worn inside and outside edges

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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BL06 ZGR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL06 ZGR, 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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BL06 ZGR is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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