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BF06 RYB

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,766 mi
Last recorded179,766 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 RYB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 179,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 179,765 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 175,757 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 174,206 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 174,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Mar 2019 164,541 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 159,336 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 148,560 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe has slight blow (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on inside sidewall

Fail 27 Feb 2017 148,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on inside sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2016 140,146 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe very slight blow (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in top bush (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre vales starting to crack (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 140,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush mounting bush broken (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush mounting bush broken (2.7.4)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe very slight blow (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in top bush (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre vales starting to crack (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 126,763 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 126,752 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 116,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Unevenly Worn

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 116,050 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Unevenly Worn

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,922 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 104,922 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 88,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 88,429 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,627 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,292 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,340 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 38,362 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 38,362 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 RYB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RYB, 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 RYB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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