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BF06 LNT

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,067 mi
Last recorded144,067 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 LNT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 144,067 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 143,454 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 141,194 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 140,663 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 138,167 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 136,653 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 136,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 135,974 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 112,178 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,663 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 87,663 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 87,663 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,550 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 60,545 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,333 miles

alloy wheel (nearside rear) slightly damaged

slight oil leak noted

travel in parking brake

Fail 17 Sep 2012 56,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

alloy wheel (nearside rear) slightly damaged

slight oil leak noted

travel in parking brake

Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leaks noted

Fail 14 Apr 2011 48,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

damage to offside rear wing.

nearside rear one of two side lamp bulbs working

nearside rear tyre slightly perish and splitting

Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,504 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 40,200 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 30,792 miles

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)

oil leak o/s/f off engine

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 LNT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LNT, 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 LNT registered?

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

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