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BT56 FFP

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,608 mi
Last recorded180,608 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 180,608 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr/osr (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2017 176,034 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 164,796 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 164,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 140,363 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 140,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn down on this side {suspect sticking pad? (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just 2 mil { just legal } (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 108,863 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,529 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 76,075 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 76,075 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,563 miles

nearside front drop link upper joint the dust boot is split

offside front brake pads appear 70% worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 51,881 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,407 miles

advise nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge

advise rear pads very low

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 FFP is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT56 FFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT56 FFP registered?

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

Is BT56 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 FFP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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