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BT06 AUU

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,487 mi
Last recorded113,487 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 AUU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 113,487 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 113,458 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 110,818 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 110,817 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 107,342 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 107,933 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 100,875 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 100,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,657 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 92,635 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 86,411 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 86,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,505 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 81,505 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,220 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 75,220 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,870 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2014 72,870 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust box heat sheild loose

Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,070 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 64,070 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 48,801 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 40,461 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 31,839 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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BT06 AUU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BT06 AUU, 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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What year was BT06 AUU registered?

BT06 AUU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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