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BF06 MLY

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,126 mi
Last recorded127,126 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 MLY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 127,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 123,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 123,184 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 118,669 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 112,944 miles

Nearside Front Upper shock mount bearing seizing

Fail 22 Nov 2018 112,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper shock mount bearing seizing

Pass 3 Jan 2018 107,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber mount/bearing stiff in operation

Pass 4 Jan 2017 103,289 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill cover fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,683 miles

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

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)

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,090 miles

sill guards fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,065 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 28 Apr 2012 71,525 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 71,525 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 65,546 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mms of tread need changing

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm of tread NEEDS CHANGING ASAP will become illegal very soon

Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,961 miles

REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,986 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 8,955 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 MLY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MLY, 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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BF06 MLY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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