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BG56 YZO

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,538 mi
Last recorded127,538 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 YZO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 127,538 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 127,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 120,667 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 117,042 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 117,042 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 106,703 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Sep 2016 106,651 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 96,464 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,295 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 86,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 78,868 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,294 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,114 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 43,108 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 27,090 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 20,157 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 YZO is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YZO, 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 YZO registered?

BG56 YZO is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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The MOT history for BG56 YZO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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