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BF56 RYH

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,175 mi
Last recorded155,175 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 RYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 155,175 miles

Offside Front Outer edge Tyre wearing

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 155,175 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer edge Tyre wearing

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 143,851 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 137,297 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 137,281 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 132,430 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 124,976 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres are wearing on edges, undertrays poor

Pass 28 Aug 2013 124,976 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges, undertrays poor

Pass 15 Aug 2012 116,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tested wet, wipers smear slightly, nsf tyre on limit, front inner pads look low, osf tyre getting close to limit

Pass 27 Aug 2011 110,811 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 93,987 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 93,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

marks to windscreen may polish out

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2009 70,701 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside headlight weak

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 RYH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RYH, 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 RYH registered?

BF56 RYH is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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The MOT history for BF56 RYH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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