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BG56 YZL

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,375 mi
Last recorded180,375 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 YZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 180,375 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 180,370 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 168,566 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 156,363 miles

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))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 156,363 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 145,185 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 136,398 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 126,433 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 112,762 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 100,547 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 100,547 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 83,851 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 83,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 68,256 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 68,256 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 56,257 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P..225 / 45 / 17 Y

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / SUPPORT BRACKETS HEAVLY CORRODED

Fail 21 Dec 2012 56,257 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 45,706 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 45,706 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 30,042 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,479 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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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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