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FG06 GZW

2006 Saab 93

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,716 mi
Last recorded187,716 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9388,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 GZW
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 187,716 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shocks corroded (both)

Fail 24 May 2021 187,673 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shocks corroded (both)

Pass 30 Jun 2020 187,000 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm to chassis, bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 172,359 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 143,113 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 143,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre inner wall has a cut but no wires exposed.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 135,075 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 135,075 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 131,866 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 127,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

parts under the vehicle corroded

spare wheel and tyre should be used in emergency only at a lower speed

Fail 24 Jun 2015 127,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

parts under the vehicle corroded

spare wheel and tyre should be used in emergency only at a lower speed

Pass 28 May 2014 120,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

please note that plastic sills are fitted no full check chould be caried out

spare wheel should only be used in emergency only and at a lower speed

tyre pressure not checked

Fail 28 May 2014 120,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

please note that plastic sills are fitted no full check chould be caried out

spare wheel should only be used in emergency only and at a lower speed

tyre pressure not checked

Pass 18 Jun 2013 114,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

please note that there are some testable items not fully check due to not assessable

rear exhaust support badly corroded

spare wheel should only be used in emergency at lower speed

unable to check outer sills due to plastic coverd

Fail 18 Jun 2013 114,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

please note that there are some testable items not fully check due to not assessable

rear exhaust support badly corroded

spare wheel should only be used in emergency at lower speed

unable to check outer sills due to plastic coverd

Pass 21 Jun 2012 107,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f upper anti roll bar link dust cover not secure

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Jun 2011 99,564 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 99,551 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 93,182 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 84,917 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 79,293 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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FG06 GZW is a 2006 Saab 93 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 88,515 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG06 GZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 93 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG06 GZW registered?

FG06 GZW is a 2006 Saab 93, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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