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BF06 MPY

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,322 mi
Last recorded145,322 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 MPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 145,322 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

central exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 141,728 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

centre exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 137,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 134,436 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 134,356 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 130,829 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 129,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 128,258 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion on rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

deteriorating beam image, offside front headlamp

note - power steering reservoir has been overfilled and has been leaking over bell housing area

Pass 1 Jul 2019 123,748 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly low 2mm and wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 116,790 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 109,256 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 109,256 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides front (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 104,988 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 104,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing top arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,288 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 72,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,879 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,028 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2012 50,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,213 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2010 36,489 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,840 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 MPY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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