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BF56 XTY

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,702 mi
Last recorded138,702 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2018 138,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (b))

fuel flap missing

windscreen has wiper scuff marks

Pass 14 Oct 2017 123,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 123,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part inscure (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 117,069 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 117,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 105,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and tread stepping

Pass 29 Oct 2014 94,209 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 94,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 79,203 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 79,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,038 miles

both rear upper suspension arms have small amount of play

Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,826 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low, 3mm, tyre deteriorating

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorating, cuts in tread, recommend replace

Pass 6 Aug 2010 37,926 miles

customer advised us of possible wheel bearing noisey-unable to hear/feel any roughness carrying out normal mot test proccedure

Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XTY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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