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BF06 RXX

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,703 mi
Last recorded51,703 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 51,703 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 50,861 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 50,831 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2023 49,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 48,063 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2022 46,516 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2020 45,408 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 45,320 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 40,704 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 40,586 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 37,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres have slight uneven tread pattern

Pass 11 May 2017 36,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 35,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 33,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 33,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 33,110 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,049 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,834 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 30,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 30,639 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under bonnet water drains need clearing

Pass 26 Feb 2011 30,639 miles

under bonnet water drains need clearing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,196 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 23,427 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 RXX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RXX, 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 RXX registered?

BF06 RXX is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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