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BT56 FGF

2006 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,848 mi
Last recorded171,848 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 171,848 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 171,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 155,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 148,037 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 147,986 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s front tyre is worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 134,599 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 134,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 101,233 miles

Advise:engine oil level requires top up

Advise:o/s/f mirror cover missing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2012 101,233 miles

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

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

Advise:engine oil level requires top up

Advise:o/s/f mirror cover missing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2011 86,141 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,768 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)

both rear tyres deteriorated

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 FGF is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FGF, 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 FGF registered?

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

Is BT56 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 FGF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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