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BT06 ZFV

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,625 mi
Last recorded141,625 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 ZFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 141,625 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 139,072 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 139,045 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 138,951 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (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))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 135,666 miles

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

Possibly power steering fluid leak from rack area

Pass 16 Feb 2021 133,267 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 131,644 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 131,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 22 Feb 2019 128,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 9 Feb 2018 123,846 miles

front number plate deteriorating

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2017 120,172 miles

front number plate deteriating

n/s and o/s rear tyres near limit

Fail 4 Feb 2017 119,948 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 115,981 miles

front number plate deteriating

play in steering detected at steering wheel advise further investigation

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2015 111,709 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 105,422 miles

n/s rear tyre near limit

Pass 26 Feb 2013 100,131 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 100,131 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,094 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 1 Jun 2011 82,254 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,748 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 60,552 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 46,175 miles

both front tyres app. limits 215/55/16w

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 ZFV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

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

Is BT06 ZFV safe to buy?

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