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BF56 XUC

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,140 mi
Last recorded121,140 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 121,140 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 119,400 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 117,658 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 115,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 113,072 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 111,205 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 109,399 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 109,362 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 107,595 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 105,233 miles

both rear shocker top mountings corroded

steering rack damp around pipe to rack joint

Pass 27 Jan 2015 102,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 99,525 miles

Nearside 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)

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Jan 2013 96,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esc light on

n/s/f tyre outter wall cut not to cord

Fail 16 Jan 2012 91,869 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 91,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 87,037 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 82,431 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 73,433 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge.

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 XUC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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