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BD56 DYX

2006 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,411 mi
Last recorded227,411 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 DYX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 227,411 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 227,411 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 215,991 miles

Advise front exhaust flexi section worn.

Advise various stone chips front screen.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 197,582 miles

Advise front exhaust flexi section worn.

Advise various stone chips front screen.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 183,801 miles

COOLANT LEAK SUSPECT RADITOR

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE FLEXI WORN

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR HOUSING DAMAGED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 6 Apr 2018 183,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

COOLANT LEAK SUSPECT RADITOR

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE FLEXI WORN

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR HOUSING DAMAGED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 29 Mar 2017 168,970 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 152,662 miles

FRONT EXHAUST BLOWING SLIGHTLY

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 138,241 miles

advise both front seat belts slow to retract

advise exhaust front section rattles and slight blow

advise front screen chipped

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 2 Apr 2014 123,469 miles

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 123,467 miles

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

advise front and rear brake discs corroded,worn and pitted.

advise fuel filter corroded.

advise offside rear tyre low on 2mm and wearing unevenly.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 106,663 miles

advise both front tyres wearing low on 3mm.

advise front brake discs lipped and corroded.

advise rear brake discs lipped.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 106,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

advise both front tyres wearing low on 3mm.

advise front brake discs lipped and corroded.

advise rear brake discs lipped.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,589 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise front brake discs corroded and pitted.

advise nearside front tyre on 3mm.

advise nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge and on 2mm.

advise rear brake discs lipped.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 68,922 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,034 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BD56 DYX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD56 DYX registered?

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

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