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BF06 MPU

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,099 mi
Last recorded86,099 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 86,099 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 86,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working NSR OUTER (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release DRIVERS (5.2.5a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT HEAVILY WORN (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,356 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRING LOWER RUBBERS WORN AND SPLIT

SIGNS OF OIL LEAK

Pass 6 Mar 2015 65,568 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 65,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,686 miles

Both rear traling arms chassis bushes split .

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2013 49,150 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 38,330 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 38,330 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 32,070 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,798 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,171 miles

Covers over both door sills and front and rear inner wings, not allowing full inspection

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 MPU 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 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MPU, 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 MPU registered?

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

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