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BF06 RYV

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,930 mi
Last recorded132,930 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 RYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 132,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 130,985 miles

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

fuel filter damp

Pass 20 Oct 2021 129,074 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 127,574 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 125,287 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 120,746 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 120,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 116,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 111,408 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 105,136 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,408 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 97,160 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2011 85,365 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 85,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 81,906 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,084 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 72,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,203 miles

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

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

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 RYV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RYV, 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 RYV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF06 RYV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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