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BX56 GFG

2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,283 mi
Last recorded137,283 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp75,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 GFG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 137,283 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 137,260 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 133,695 miles

near side front anti roll bar link has slight play in ball joint

off side rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 18 Apr 2017 126,628 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 Feb 2016 117,472 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 117,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 107,811 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 107,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 92,109 miles

rear discs condition poor

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,099 miles

front brake pads very low

Fail 3 Jan 2013 76,099 miles

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

front brake pads very low

Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,990 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 56,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,951 miles

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

cant see inner rear brake pads

Pass 12 Sep 2009 30,557 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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BX56 GFG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 75,530 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 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX56 GFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX56 GFG is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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