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BT06 ZBV

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,933 mi
Last recorded140,933 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 ZBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 140,933 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre starting to lose its shape and split (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2017 140,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre starting to lose its shape and split (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 119,903 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 119,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 114,507 miles

o/s/front door check strap insecure

rear n/plate deteriorated

rear seat belt not checked because of child seat fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 114,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/front door check strap insecure

rear n/plate deteriorated

rear seat belt not checked because of child seat fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 107,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEAR SIDE FRONT AND NEAR SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS CRACKING AND TEARING UP

Pass 11 Sep 2013
Fail 11 Sep 2013

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 100,252 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 88,766 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 75,869 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 75,869 miles

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

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 ZBV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZBV, 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 ZBV registered?

BT06 ZBV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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