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BF56 XUA

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,790 mi
Last recorded122,790 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 122,790 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 122,788 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 116,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,921 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement r/arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement r/arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers / under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 95,355 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 95,355 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 78,289 miles

all four tyres are in poor condition.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,456 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,938 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s front indicator repeater lens broken

Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,327 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 39,327 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,994 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 XUA is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUA, 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 XUA registered?

BF56 XUA is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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