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BF56 RXW

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,428 mi
Last recorded144,428 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 144,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 140,414 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2x ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 135,118 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 135,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 119,142 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 119,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,811 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 114,811 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 108,249 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside mirror glass missing

brake servo vacuum pipe perishing

fuel filter damp

Pass 5 Jan 2016 101,817 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 92,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,917 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 85,235 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 85,232 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,805 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 78,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,093 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 72,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seat belts cannot be checked

Fail 21 Oct 2010 62,292 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seat belts cannot be checked

Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RXW is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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