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BF56 UUP

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,457 mi
Last recorded136,457 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 UUP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 136,457 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 133,619 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

o/s mirror glass slight reflective problem

Fail 24 Apr 2023 133,619 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

o/s mirror glass slight reflective problem

Pass 4 Apr 2022 126,151 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 116,564 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 116,564 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,011 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 111,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear D bush worn

Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,863 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 101,863 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 89,295 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 89,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 79,765 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 79,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,461 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall has large cracks but cords not visible

Offside mirror discoloured

child seat in nsr seat unable to fully inspect seatbelt

Fail 21 Mar 2016 72,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall has large cracks but cords not visible

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

Offside mirror discoloured

child seat in nsr seat unable to fully inspect seatbelt

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,048 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 57,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 57,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,796 miles

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

o/s/f wing mirror insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2013 52,796 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

o/s/f wing mirror insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2012 48,068 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 36,017 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,008 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 27,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UUP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UUP, 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 UUP registered?

BF56 UUP is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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