MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front shock absorbers excessively corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint with back box/center pipe (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under tray fitted unable to check all of under side
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 22545R17 (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint with back box/center pipe (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under tray fitted unable to check all of under side
BOTH REAR LOWER SPRING SEAT RUBBERS DETERIORATED ADVISE TO REPLACE
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES
SLIGHT BINDING ON NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE
STONE CHIP IN SCREEN
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
BOTH REAR LOWER SPRING SEAT RUBBERS DETERIORATED ADVISE TO REPLACE
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES
SLIGHT BINDING ON NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE
STONE CHIP IN SCREEN
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P..225 / 45 / 17 Y
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / SUPPORT BRACKETS HEAVLY CORRODED
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P..225 / 45 / 17 Y
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / SUPPORT BRACKETS HEAVLY CORRODED
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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BG56 YZL is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BG56 YZL, 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 BG56 YZL registered?
BG56 YZL is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2006.
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