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BT06 ZFJ

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,202 mi
Last recorded81,202 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 ZFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 81,202 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 81,202 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2024 78,941 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 75,642 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 75,641 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 73,562 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 73,561 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 73,251 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 71,559 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 71,559 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 64,004 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 64,004 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,487 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 45,241 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 44,520 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 43,187 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,544 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 39,298 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,746 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,662 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,780 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,163 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 ZFJ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ registered?

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

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