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BF06 LNY

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,051 mi
Last recorded177,051 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 LNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 177,051 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres have cracking on the side walls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 167,318 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 158,418 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 150,674 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 145,498 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges.n/s/f tyre showing signs of perishing on inner tyre wall.

Pass 1 May 2013 136,732 miles

n/s windscreen wiper split.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 123,842 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 123,832 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 109,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 48,682 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 LNY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LNY, 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 LNY registered?

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

Is BF06 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF06 LNY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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