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BT06 ZFN

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,895 mi
Last recorded99,895 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 99,895 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear n/s and o/s frame, prescribed area, springs, arms and others suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 83,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 72,639 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))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 72,635 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 19 Oct 2022 68,592 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 66,624 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 66,624 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,079 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 61,919 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 53,600 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 35,328 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 35,328 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread is split open (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

service brake only just met limmit

Pass 8 May 2014 33,017 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,779 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,667 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,083 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,420 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 ZFN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZFN, 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 ZFN registered?

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

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