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BF06 MPO

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,186 mi
Last recorded69,186 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 MPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 69,186 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

central exhaust in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 14 Jun 2023 68,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

central exhaust in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Fail 14 Jun 2023 68,965 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

central exhaust in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 10 Jun 2022 68,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

central exhaust in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 8 Jun 2021 67,861 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

[plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s]

central exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2019 66,731 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 65,779 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also slight tyre wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,570 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,773 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 57,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,710 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 52,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,999 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,578 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 41,578 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,857 miles

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

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

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

brake discs have slight wear and surface rust marks

Fail 16 Feb 2011 33,857 miles

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

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

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

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

brake discs have slight wear and surface rust marks

Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,936 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 22,245 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BF06 MPO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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