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BF06 MUV

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,524 mi
Last recorded85,524 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 85,524 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 82,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 79,794 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 76,258 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 76,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 74,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 73,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,422 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,780 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,229 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,323 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 May 2013 33,763 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 May 2012 33,068 miles

near side mirror cracked

off side mirror case damaged

Pass 4 May 2011 28,161 miles

damage off side mirror case

near side mirror cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,016 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,091 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 19,071 miles

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

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 MUV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MUV, 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 MUV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF06 MUV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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