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BL06 ZGX

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,811 mi
Last recorded156,811 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 156,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 156,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 151,870 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 136,246 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 136,246 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure undershield attached to inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 128,457 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 128,457 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 122,561 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 117,233 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 117,228 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 107,600 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2015 107,600 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 86,448 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 86,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 May 2013 76,082 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall multiple cuts

N/S/R tyre slightly perrished

O/S/R tyre heavilly perrished could be close to cords; Advise attention

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

very slight play to O/S/F Linkrod ball joint

Pass 16 May 2012 69,385 miles

all discs slighty worn

n/s/f tyre damage on sidewall

rear tyres have uneven tread

Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,945 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side brake disc scorded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,015 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,971 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)

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 ZGX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 BL06 ZGX, 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 ZGX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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