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BT56 FFB

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

75,915 mi
Last recorded75,915 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 FFB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 75,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 73,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 70,769 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 70,768 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 69,909 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 68,315 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 67,145 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,650 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 66,123 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 64,135 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,078 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,782 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn, lip in the brake disc surface

Front tyres worn to 4 mm, n/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Rear brake pads 70% worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,619 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 49,237 miles

front brake pads 65% worn.

n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,852 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn to 3 mm, n/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm (O/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge)!

Pass 26 Nov 2011 35,528 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6 mm legal limit.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,966 miles

the n/s/f tyre tread depth is 2.5mm and the o/s/f is 3.5mm (min limit is 1.6mm)

the rear registration plate is slightly delaminated

unable to check the n/s/r seat belt as a child seat is fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,556 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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BT56 FFB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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

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