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BT06 DDL

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,875 mi
Last recorded164,875 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto95,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 DDL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 164,875 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 158,901 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 158,880 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 150,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 135,967 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 121,308 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 121,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 118,459 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 107,528 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,367 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,240 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,423 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 67,423 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,529 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,537 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,236 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 13,230 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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BT06 DDL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Silver 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 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 95,218 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 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT06 DDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT06 DDL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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