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BF06 MSV

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,334 mi
Last recorded97,334 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 MSV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 97,334 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 97,333 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 93,184 miles

Plastic engine cover and over sills fitted

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and under body panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 93,181 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides chassis out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Plastic engine cover and over sills fitted

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and under body panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 91,857 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2021 88,227 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 83,874 miles

Offside Rear Inner n/s rear road wheel has slight buckle on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2019 81,024 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 81,024 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 77,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside rear park brake performance just met the requirements it would appear the park brake requires adjustment or repair

Fail 11 Jul 2018 77,975 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside rear park brake performance just met the requirements it would appear the park brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,597 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 72,370 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING AT TREADS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 72,360 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING AT TREADS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,021 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 65,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,741 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,806 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,210 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,378 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,130 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 11,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,991 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 MSV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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