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BD56 DYN

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,042 mi
Last recorded71,042 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 DYN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 71,042 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 68,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S top mounts worn/corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 66,597 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 66,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 64,706 miles

middle box pealing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre bald inner edge and wearing outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2021 59,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 Sep 2021 59,681 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively got hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2020 57,776 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 57,776 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 39,958 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 37,168 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 33,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,048 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 28,289 miles

n/s/rear tyre been driven on flat sidewall compromised

Pass 11 Jul 2011 24,311 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,145 miles

Off side rear brake=Binding slightly

Fail 17 Jan 2011 22,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level=Low

Off side rear brkae=Binding slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2009 16,875 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 16,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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BD56 DYN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD56 DYN, 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 DYN is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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