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BD56 DYP

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,558 mi
Last recorded100,558 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 DYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 100,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 89,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 82,323 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,584 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 68,964 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 68,964 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,675 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 64,675 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 60,231 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 60,231 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2018 56,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 52,850 miles

Both rear upper suspension tie arms have slight play in ball joint at wheel end Nearside handbrake lever not returning to it's start position

Pass 25 Nov 2016 52,085 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 52,085 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 49,230 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Fail 18 Nov 2015 49,230 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 3 Dec 2014 44,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2014 44,241 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,851 miles

emissions to clean to be measured

Fail 28 Nov 2013 39,851 miles

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

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

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

emissions to clean to be measured

Pass 13 Nov 2012 35,226 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2011 29,498 miles

both rear tyres cracking badly 225 45r17

Pass 26 Nov 2010 23,408 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 16,900 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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BD56 DYP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DYP, 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 BD56 DYP registered?

BD56 DYP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is BD56 DYP safe to buy?

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