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CF55 BVH

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,528 mi
Last recorded96,528 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 BVH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 96,528 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 95,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

engine light on

heat shield loose

Fail 8 May 2017 93,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

heat shield loose

Pass 7 Dec 2016 84,092 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre is worn unevenly on inside

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front The seat belt is slow to take up the slack

Offside Rear The tyre is worn unevenly on inside

Rear The rear heat shield is loose

Fail 7 Dec 2016 84,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre is worn unevenly on inside

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front The seat belt is slow to take up the slack

Offside Rear The tyre is worn unevenly on inside

Rear The rear heat shield is loose

Pass 6 Jun 2014 81,233 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2013 76,935 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,033 miles

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,544 miles

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,978 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 44,982 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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CF55 BVH is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 CF55 BVH, 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 CF55 BVH registered?

CF55 BVH is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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