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BF06 RXY

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,133 mi
Last recorded164,133 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 RXY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 164,133 miles

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 164,132 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 155,494 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 145,194 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 145,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 129,095 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 28 May 2013 129,095 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 25 May 2012 110,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 May 2012 110,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2011 92,954 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 92,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 75,535 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 58,943 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,804 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 RXY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RXY, 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 RXY registered?

BF06 RXY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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