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BF56 RXB

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,022 mi
Last recorded105,022 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 RXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 105,022 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in drivers side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 104,979 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in drivers side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 102,159 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2020 98,389 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 90,439 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 82,612 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,186 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,347 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,292 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 64,292 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,168 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 47,168 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,091 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,912 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 28,238 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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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BF56 RXB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RXB, 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 RXB registered?

BF56 RXB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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