MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak from engine bay ()
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front track rods ends slightly play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear discs scored
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/f wiper split at edges
Full beam bulb to n/s insecure in its holder
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Full beam bulb to n/s insecure in its holder
Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Lettering starting to fade on front number plate
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF56 XTL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?
BF56 XTL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2006.
Is BF56 XTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF56 XTL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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