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BF56 RXX

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,911 mi
Last recorded144,911 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2023 144,911 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 141,513 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 137,820 miles

Rear Shock absorber bodies corroded

Central Rear Subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 137,707 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))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Alignment arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Alignment arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Alignment arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber bodies corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2019 132,842 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 124,292 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 124,291 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 117,600 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 111,905 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 105,752 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 101,893 miles

both front suspension link arms worn

Pass 23 Sep 2013 97,535 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 91,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2011 76,065 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,307 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 54,307 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,492 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 RXX is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RXX, 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 RXX registered?

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

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