MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
non oblig mirror missing - nearside
sill covers fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
sill covers fitted
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
non oblig mirror missing - nearside
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))
Emissions not tested due to dpf been welded /removed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. cut and welded (8.2.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts E.G.R VALVE AND WIRE INSECURE IN ENGINE BAY (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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BD56 DYG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BD56 DYG, 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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BD56 DYG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 December 2006.
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