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BT06 ZGA

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,602 mi
Last recorded181,602 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 181,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 175,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

plastic covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2018 175,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush drop links o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 170,893 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 164,037 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 163,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 152,446 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 23 Sep 2014 151,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 27 Aug 2013 134,528 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 127,998 miles

Engine management light on dash display indicating a fault within the system

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge(borderline)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 98,538 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 62,419 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,601 miles

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

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)

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 ZGA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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