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BF56 XTR

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,060 mi
Last recorded115,060 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 115,060 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and starting to perish/crack.

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and starting to perish/crack.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 112,537 miles

7 pin socket tested all okay and working.

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

front no plate cracked.

n/s front and rear tyres cracking/spliiting in tread patterns.

paring brake light not working when handbrake applied.

sills not checked.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 112,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

7 pin socket tested all okay and working.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

front no plate cracked.

n/s front and rear tyres cracking/spliiting in tread patterns.

paring brake light not working when handbrake applied.

sills not checked.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 112,235 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

brake servo pipe starting to crack.

n/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and starting to crack/splitting in tread pattern.

tow bar and socket checked and tested, all okay and working, found tow ball detachable, tow ball not fitted at time of test.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 112,235 miles

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

brake servo pipe starting to crack.

n/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and starting to crack/splitting in tread pattern.

tow bar and socket checked and tested, all okay and working, found tow ball detachable, tow ball not fitted at time of test.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 103,818 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 103,818 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 92,032 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 XTR is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XTR, 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 XTR registered?

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

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