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BT56 FGD

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

226,616 mi
Last recorded226,616 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 FGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 226,616 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 226,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 221,233 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 221,233 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 206,239 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 206,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 186,393 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 186,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 171,761 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 171,761 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking Fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 157,918 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 14,573 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 144,317 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 139,344 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 138,320 miles

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

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 134,151 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 126,122 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 120,613 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 110,200 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 99,783 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 89,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 71,779 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FGD is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FGD, 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 FGD registered?

BT56 FGD is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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