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SR06 BYT

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,532 mi
Last recorded113,532 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR06 BYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 113,532 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 115,521 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 109,085 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 104,459 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 100,402 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 100,400 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 93,263 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,787 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 88,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,874 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 83,872 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 77,763 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 70,445 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 70,419 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,718 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,903 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,280 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,363 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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SR06 BYT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SR06 BYT, 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 SR06 BYT registered?

SR06 BYT is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is SR06 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR06 BYT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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