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BN06 NTE

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

218,409 mi
Last recorded218,409 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 NTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 218,409 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper shocker mount corroded

Offside Rear Upper shocker mount corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 215,590 miles

Nearside Rear shocker top mounting corroded

Offside Rear shocker top mounting corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2022 215,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker top mounting corroded

Offside Rear shocker top mounting corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 211,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 211,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 211,917 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 209,880 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 209,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 200,185 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 185,869 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

engine light on

Pass 11 Feb 2017 171,043 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obsucureing view of components

engine lights on

n/s wiper slightly split

slight wear n/s/r upper hub bush

Pass 26 Jan 2016 157,444 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 142,107 miles

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

exhaust flexi poor

n/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 19 Jan 2015 142,107 miles

exhaust flexi poor

n/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 3 Jan 2014 127,385 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 115,064 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 115,064 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 101,917 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 91,231 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 78,450 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,183 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

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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BN06 NTE is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BN06 NTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN06 NTE registered?

BN06 NTE is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is BN06 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 NTE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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