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BN06 VFD

2006 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,002 mi
Last recorded127,002 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 VFD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 127,002 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 127,002 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 119,706 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 119,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust blowing. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust front pipe holed ( blowing ) (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust blowing. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 112,894 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 105,585 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 92,283 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 92,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 77,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2018 77,300 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,062 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,401 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,914 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 57,987 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,844 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,603 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,497 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,291 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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BN06 VFD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BN06 VFD, 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 BN06 VFD registered?

BN06 VFD is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is BN06 VFD safe to buy?

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