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BL06 ZGT

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,546 mi
Last recorded98,546 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 ZGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 98,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front strut top bearing tight

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 91,173 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 91,173 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2015 88,777 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2015 88,777 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,565 miles

Clutch feels noisy

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Nearside mirror cap holed

Nearside rear tyre tread stepped on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2013 75,296 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 75,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,274 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,521 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,791 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,969 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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BL06 ZGT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 BL06 ZGT, 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 ZGT is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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