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BF56 RWY

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,937 mi
Last recorded145,937 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 RWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 145,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 144,924 miles

dampness steering rack pinion

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2020 144,884 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

brake pedal sinking

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 137,899 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 137,894 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 134,830 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake reading low

Pass 9 Jun 2017 131,665 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Undertrays fitted not allowing all items to be checked.

Pass 4 Jun 2016 116,398 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 101,822 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 87,542 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,180 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 65,747 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 65,747 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 54,196 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,744 miles

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

n/s mirror unit slightly cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,775 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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BF56 RWY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF56 RWY, 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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BF56 RWY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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