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BF56 XTG

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,544 mi
Last recorded86,544 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 XTG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 86,544 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 86,544 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 79,665 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 79,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall + below legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim by bulge in tyre (4.2.A.1a)

Offside 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 18 Jul 2016 64,682 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 64,682 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 58,880 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs worn

Fail 3 Jun 2014 52,341 miles

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

++ADVISE STRONG++ IMPACT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL (SPLIT VERY CLOSE TO CORDS)++

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs worn

Pass 3 May 2013 46,125 miles

offside rear tyre starting to split/perish

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside plastic sill cover damaged

offside front coil spring new

rear tyres perrished and splitting

Fail 23 Apr 2012 38,992 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside plastic sill cover damaged

offside front coil spring new

rear tyres perrished and splitting

Pass 23 Oct 2010 26,500 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 26,500 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,187 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 16,186 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 XTG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XTG, 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 XTG registered?

BF56 XTG is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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