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BF56 RYU

2006 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,455 mi
Last recorded80,455 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 RYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 80,455 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2023 76,726 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 75,520 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 74,464 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 74,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 74,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine Mil lamp on, indicating fault.

Pass 17 Oct 2019 67,265 miles

Exhaust rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,758 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both flexi ferrules rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi slight deteraited and exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2017 55,829 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly wearing on outer edges

upper rear shocker absober alloy housing corriding

Pass 18 Oct 2016 52,286 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and nearing limit on inside

front discs slightly scored

Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,173 miles

both front discs slightly scored on outside

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,964 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)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

o/s/f tyre nearing limit on outside

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,074 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

rear discs slightly scored

rear no plate slightly deteriorated but still readable

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,931 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,280 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,695 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,124 miles

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

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 RYU is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

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

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