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BF56 XTL

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,903 mi
Last recorded237,903 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 237,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 225,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 13 Jan 2015 225,612 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 199,118 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f wiper split at edges

Pass 16 Jan 2013 170,868 miles

Full beam bulb to n/s insecure in its holder

Fail 16 Jan 2013 170,864 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 143,144 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 143,139 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 110,254 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 110,244 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 77,548 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,071 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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