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BF06 MPZ

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,921 mi
Last recorded129,921 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 MPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 129,921 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 122,343 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 115,314 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 115,312 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer heat shield loose,

Pass 4 Jun 2019 112,970 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose and insecure

Fail 24 May 2019 112,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing Door mirror glass (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread/worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (Done) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Fuel pipe insecure Front to rear (done) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread/worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose and insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2017 103,717 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 103,708 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,183 miles

all four brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2016 95,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2015 92,733 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 87,213 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 81,644 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 81,644 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 74,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Jun 2012 74,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 45,690 miles

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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,381 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2009 30,381 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MPZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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