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BT56 FFS

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,205 mi
Last recorded132,205 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 132,205 miles

Exhaust is corroded & front flexi is leaking

Front & rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides

rear brakes & handbrake just met minimum requirements

Pass 18 Aug 2015 125,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust is corroding

Fail 17 Aug 2015 125,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust is corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2014 117,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 101,253 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,954 miles

drivers mirror damaged

front exhaust flexy leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,473 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,087 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 FFS is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FFS, 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 FFS registered?

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

Is BT56 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 FFS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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