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BF56 RXA

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,564 mi
Last recorded170,564 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 RXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 170,564 miles

All four tyres perished and cracking

All four tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

both front brake discs lipped and corroded on edges

front number plate cracked

under body, front sub frames and suspension

Fail 3 Aug 2017 170,564 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All four tyres perished and cracking

All four tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

both front brake discs lipped and corroded on edges

front number plate cracked

under body, front sub frames and suspension

Pass 2 Apr 2016 168,345 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f inner steering arm slight play

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/r tyre outer wall slight cut

Pass 26 Mar 2015 163,724 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight power steering fluid steering leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 158,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 31 Mar 2014 158,932 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 29 Sep 2012 152,421 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 148,275 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 114,094 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,008 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres going out of shape

handbrake lever travel high in operation

Fail 17 Aug 2009 79,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres going out of shape

handbrake lever travel high in operation

Fail 17 Jul 2009 75,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 RXA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF56 RXA, 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 BF56 RXA registered?

BF56 RXA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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The MOT history for BF56 RXA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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