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BT06 DXU

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,294 mi
Last recorded154,294 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 DXU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 154,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 139,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 135,015 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 135,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 127,591 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 116,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 116,387 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 103,539 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,539 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 90,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 90,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,318 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 77,313 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)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 65,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 65,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,914 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 DXU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DXU, 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 DXU registered?

BT06 DXU is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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