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BF56 UUB

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

99,024 mi
Last recorded99,024 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 UUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 99,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2025 98,055 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 97,370 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 95,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body showing corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,305 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 90,838 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,890 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 82,758 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,578 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,122 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,013 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,625 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 55,937 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 51,046 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 40,763 miles

horn starting to sound a bit gratey

Fail 13 May 2011 40,763 miles

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

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

horn starting to sound a bit gratey

Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,073 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,097 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 UUB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UUB, 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 UUB registered?

BF56 UUB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is BF56 UUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF56 UUB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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