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BT06 UYV

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,994 mi
Last recorded130,994 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 UYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2025 130,994 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex, pre dpf (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front strut top mount bearing noise

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 106,543 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 95,586 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,648 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 76,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,767 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 69,390 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 66,294 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 62,181 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 62,181 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 60,230 miles

all tyres worn

Fail 21 May 2015 60,230 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)

all tyres worn

Pass 21 May 2014 56,557 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 56,557 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,349 miles

alternator warning lamp on

Pass 1 May 2012 41,037 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 41,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,573 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,583 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 17,823 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 UYV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYV, 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 UYV registered?

BT06 UYV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 August 2006.

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