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BF56 RYG

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

177,033 mi
Last recorded177,033 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 177,033 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 177,033 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 174,006 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 174,006 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 167,768 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 158,066 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 147,248 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 147,248 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 137,117 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 137,117 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 131,538 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on limit

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Jan 2013 131,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre tread on limit

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 113,401 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2012 113,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

All 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 92,732 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Jan 2011 92,600 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 80,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RYG 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 58.8%.

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 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 RYG, 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 RYG registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF56 RYG shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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