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BT56 BYD

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,153 mi
Last recorded127,153 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 BYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 127,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 120,851 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 120,780 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 112,733 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 112,733 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 103,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres feathering and slightly split on inner walls

Fail 20 Sep 2017 103,276 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres feathering and slightly split on inner walls

Pass 22 Sep 2016 86,908 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre feathering

Fail 23 Sep 2015 75,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre feathering

Pass 22 Sep 2014 64,700 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres inner edges slightly feathered

both front tyres inner walls slightly cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,480 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 44,480 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 40,732 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED IN BETWEEN THE TREAD GROOVES (225/45ZR17)

SERVICE WARNING LIGHT ON.

Pass 18 May 2010 36,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2010 36,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BT56 BYD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT56 BYD, 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 BT56 BYD registered?

BT56 BYD is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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