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BT56 FFC

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,165 mi
Last recorded150,165 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 150,165 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Considerable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 147,305 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm & Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 143,051 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 137,592 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 131,392 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 125,827 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 121,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 121,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground fuel filter wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 112,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 112,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 106,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 101,643 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 101,643 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 93,833 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 87,673 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 87,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 82,683 miles

front tyres low on tread

Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,475 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,544 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Oct 2012 63,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,409 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,050 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,618 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 FFC is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FFC, 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 FFC registered?

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

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