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ST06 CTZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,164 mi
Last recorded101,164 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 CTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 101,164 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 101,164 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,710 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 92,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 85,803 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 85,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 78,915 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,694 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 73,686 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,839 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 68,833 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2014 62,889 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,164 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,817 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 45,817 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,487 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,888 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,954 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 24,929 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 23,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,269 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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ST06 CTZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ST06 CTZ, 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 ST06 CTZ registered?

ST06 CTZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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