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BT06 DDF

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,418 mi
Last recorded61,418 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 DDF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure from washer bottle (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

sill covers fitted O/S and N/S

Fail 12 Sep 2018 61,327 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure from washer bottle (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

sill covers fitted O/S and N/S

Pass 22 Sep 2017 56,638 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 56,346 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2016 51,684 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,181 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 46,078 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 20 Mar 2013 38,813 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 36,016 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)

Pass 31 May 2011 31,442 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 26,205 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 19,920 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 19,919 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 DDF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DDF, 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 DDF registered?

BT06 DDF is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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