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BT06 AVD

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

164,492 mi
Last recorded164,492 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 AVD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 164,492 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated, not leaking.

Pass 27 Mar 2025 163,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 160,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in parts of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in parts of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 153,567 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 142,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 142,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 135,885 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 135,875 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 131,625 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 122,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and out of shape, outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

presented with below minimum engine oil 1.5 lts added

Fail 8 Jan 2019 122,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and out of shape, outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

presented with below minimum engine oil 1.5 lts added

Pass 8 Jan 2018 103,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Oil leak Engine oil below minimum 1 Ltr added ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Oil leak Gearbox , totally covered in gear oil ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 103,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Oil leak Engine oil below minimum 1 Ltr added ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak Gearbox , totally covered in gear oil ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush, also starting to debond (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 73,462 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 73,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn close to legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 58,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,424 miles

o/s/r starting to perish

Fail 29 Jan 2014 44,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r starting to perish

Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,661 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 29,656 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,192 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 26 Jun 2010 18,142 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 18,142 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,333 miles

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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BT06 AVD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AVD, 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 AVD is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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