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BF06 LNP

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,783 mi
Last recorded158,783 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 LNP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 158,783 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 158,717 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 148,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 141,376 miles

both front tyres close to limits

brake fluid low

front pads

front subframe corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2017 136,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 131,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2016 131,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on low inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel/brake slight restriction of free movement

Pass 27 Aug 2015 116,309 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 101,213 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 87,221 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,285 miles

exhurst rusty

n/s/f slight play in link arm

Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,718 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,627 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 47,627 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,921 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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BF06 LNP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF06 LNP, 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 BF06 LNP registered?

BF06 LNP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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