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BF56 RYA

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,781 mi
Last recorded104,781 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 RYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 104,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside mirror backing cover missing

Fail 2 Apr 2020 104,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working wipers not checked for clearing (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working came on during test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside mirror backing cover missing

Pass 6 Nov 2018 96,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 90,142 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 80,866 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 80,838 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer on hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer on hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,499 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,768 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 75,756 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 66,449 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,446 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 55,444 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 50,916 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,507 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,799 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,570 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 RYA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 RYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF56 RYA registered?

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

Is BF56 RYA safe to buy?

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