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BT06 TKO

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 167,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 166,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 149,067 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box pipe corroded slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

noise on front suspension when steering moved lock to lock

Pass 16 Apr 2018 129,779 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 11,520 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 93,913 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 93,913 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,384 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,304 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 49,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 49,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 45,138 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Tracking

Fail 9 May 2011 45,138 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Tracking

Pass 21 May 2010 37,600 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 May 2010 37,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,249 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 TKO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TKO, 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 TKO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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