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BT06 ZBO

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

208,614 mi
Last recorded208,614 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 ZBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 208,614 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 208,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 186,840 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2018 186,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2017 165,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexi-section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Offside bracket damaged - headlight still considered to be secure (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

Fail 4 Nov 2017 165,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexi-section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Offside bracket damaged - headlight still considered to be secure (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

Pass 4 Oct 2016 139,272 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,484 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 115,472 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Engine oil below minimum

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 94,498 miles

minor damage to windscreen

Fail 18 Nov 2014 94,498 miles

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

minor damage to windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2013 71,104 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 4 Nov 2013 70,393 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,815 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,055 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 39,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,962 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 ZBO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZBO, 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 ZBO registered?

BT06 ZBO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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