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BF56 XTN

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,771 mi
Last recorded148,771 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 XTN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 148,771 miles

Near side rear tyre low on tread

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Mar 2018 145,259 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 145,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 138,376 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Light Smoke On Idle

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 127,753 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 113,818 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6 mm just legal

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 30 Apr 2015 113,803 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre 1.6 mm just legal

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 24 Apr 2014 108,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre wear on edges

o/s/f n/s/f antiroll bar drop links have slight play

o/s/r n/s/r suspension arm top bushes have slight play

Pass 7 May 2013 98,347 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 84,352 miles

os of rear bumper damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2012 84,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

os of rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,307 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,185 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 73,865 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,941 miles

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall not to cords

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 XTN is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XTN, 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 XTN registered?

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

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