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BF06 LNR

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,854 mi
Last recorded154,854 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 LNR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 154,854 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 154,854 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 152,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 148,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 148,362 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 136,869 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 136,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases has two major leaks (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 121,947 miles

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

exhaust flexi damaged

intercooler and condensor damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2014 121,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi damaged

intercooler and condensor damaged

o/s/r tyre has small cut in sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2013 110,863 miles

slight oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 110,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 94,040 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 83,462 miles

all tyres getting low

front discs low

rear pads look low

Fail 4 Oct 2011 83,458 miles

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

all tyres getting low

front discs low

rear pads look low

Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,235 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 68,235 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,905 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 LNR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BF06 LNR, 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 LNR registered?

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

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