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BD56 SMO

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,984 mi
Last recorded135,984 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 SMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 135,984 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 135,981 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 133,151 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 129,874 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 125,950 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 125,940 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 119,169 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 105,205 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

engine oil level slightly low

Fail 4 Aug 2017 105,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

engine oil level slightly low

Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,818 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,573 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,024 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,084 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,708 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 68,708 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,147 miles

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,328 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 47,328 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,435 miles

front number plate cracked

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 SMO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD56 SMO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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