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BF06 LNX

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,452 mi
Last recorded158,452 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 LNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 158,452 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 152,730 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 146,912 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 146,912 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 141,931 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 141,137 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 126,182 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 110,944 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 96,321 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 83,622 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,035 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,000 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,793 miles

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

OSF brake hose slightly contacting strut on full Right Hand Lock

Oil leak

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 LNX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LNX, 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 LNX registered?

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

Is BF06 LNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF06 LNX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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