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BF56 RYP

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,326 mi
Last recorded135,326 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 RYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 135,326 miles

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

all brake discs are slightly pitted

both front inner cv boots are deterioating

both front tyres are close to there limits

front brake pads are low

Pass 10 Oct 2017 132,031 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 10 Oct 2017 132,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush banana arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Oct 2016 129,239 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 129,239 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 126,266 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 126,266 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 120,237 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,336 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,600 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,186 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,415 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,813 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 RYP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RYP, 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 RYP registered?

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

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