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BT06 ZFR

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,095 mi
Last recorded87,095 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 ZFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 87,095 miles

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

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

injector seals leaking

rattle from clutch/flywheel

Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,613 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 74,613 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,012 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,762 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,890 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 66,842 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,413 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,897 miles

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

Front and rear discs are worn.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,406 miles

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

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 ZFR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

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

Is BT06 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT06 ZFR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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