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BF06 MME

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,007 mi
Last recorded128,007 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 128,007 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in both rear top suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 124,004 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 116,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,915 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s wiper blade torn on the end

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 10 Mar 2015 103,915 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s wiper blade torn on the end

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,537 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,663 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 64,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,299 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 53,225 miles

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,447 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MME is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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