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BT06 KRV

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,672 mi
Last recorded113,672 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 113,672 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 111,043 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 111,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 110,399 miles

Front wiper linkage noisy and worn but opperating correctly

Offside Rear suspension arm bush worn but no excessive movement found

Rear subframe rusty but not corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2019 110,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper linkage noisy and worn but opperating correctly

Offside Rear suspension arm bush worn but no excessive movement found

Rear subframe rusty but not corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 107,312 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 103,088 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,289 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 97,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 93,518 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 93,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 88,101 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,600 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 74,216 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 72,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f link bar gaiters deteriorating

n/s/r outer brake pad low & rear discs worn

slight play in o/s/f link bar joint

Fail 30 May 2012 72,850 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f link bar gaiters deteriorating

n/s/r outer brake pad low & rear discs worn

slight play in o/s/f link bar joint

Fail 6 Jun 2011 67,526 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 67,526 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,349 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 54,672 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 54,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres inner edges slightly worn out of shape

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 KRV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KRV, 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 KRV registered?

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

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