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BT06 ZGL

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,936 mi
Last recorded129,936 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 129,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leak

Nearside Front slight damage mirror

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

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

both front discs slightly rusty inner face

slight blow exhaust front flexi pipe

travel hand brake

wipers don't always pack in down position

Pass 8 Jan 2018 119,614 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape on iner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2018 119,614 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape on iner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 107,010 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to wear indicators

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

both front brake discs corroded & worn

both front brake pads wearing low

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 106,968 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre close to wear indicators

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

both front brake discs corroded & worn

both front brake pads wearing low

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,522 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Slight play in rear suspension bushes.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 94,520 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Slight play in rear suspension bushes.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 85,097 miles

Both front tyres worn low.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,869 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,031 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,105 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 37,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,150 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 ZGL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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