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BF06 MUA

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,145 mi
Last recorded116,145 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 116,145 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 115,443 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 111,559 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 111,428 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Had new exhaust, blowing around cat to down pipe area. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Difficult to inspect inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 102,577 miles

engine warning light on

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2018 102,577 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear mounts broken (7.1.1)

engine warning light on

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2017 93,953 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 87,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil lick

Tires perished , slightly worn on the outside edges .

Fail 22 Mar 2016 87,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil lick

Tires perished , slightly worn on the outside edges .

Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

exhaust middle pipe bracket loose

Fail 24 Apr 2015 78,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

exhaust middle pipe bracket loose

Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,093 miles

engine oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,040 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,824 miles

n/s front tyre low on outer edge

o/s windscreen wiper poor on screen

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

Fail 28 Apr 2012 59,824 miles

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

n/s front tyre low on outer edge

o/s windscreen wiper poor on screen

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,883 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,735 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2010 42,735 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,741 miles

n/s/f tyre getting thin

Fail 23 Mar 2009 29,741 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting thin

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 MUA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MUA, 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 MUA registered?

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

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