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BT06 AUV

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,749 mi
Last recorded168,749 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 168,749 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

advise slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2020 165,567 miles

Front wipers not parking correctly adv rectify

Fail 27 Aug 2020 165,560 miles

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

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

Front wipers not parking correctly adv rectify

Pass 14 Aug 2019 163,654 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 163,654 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 158,515 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 148,611 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 135,678 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 125,862 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 125,862 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 100,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear upper suspension arms have slight in outer bushes but not excessive at time of test

Fail 23 Jan 2014 100,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear upper suspension arms have slight in outer bushes but not excessive at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,361 miles

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

Low emissions vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

tyre size 225/45r17

Pass 29 Jan 2009 22,796 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 AUV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT06 AUV, 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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BT06 AUV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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