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BT06 ZFH

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,593 mi
Last recorded127,593 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 ZFH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 127,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 123,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 116,587 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides outer casing coroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 116,587 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides outer casing coroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 113,305 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 113,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,123 miles

Exhaust noisy corroded (7.1.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 86,123 miles

Exhaust noisy corroded (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement sticking on (3.5.1k)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,123 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 86,123 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,052 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs worn/scored pads 60% wear approx

Fail 4 Nov 2014 68,052 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs worn/scored pads 60% wear approx

Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,957 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,242 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,501 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,690 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 20,132 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 ZFH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZFH, 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 ZFH registered?

BT06 ZFH is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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