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BD06 BWY

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,895 mi
Last recorded134,895 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 BWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 134,895 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 134,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 121,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 114,114 miles

Dash indicates fault with working brake light

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 107,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 18 Jun 2016 107,318 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 98,039 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 90,049 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,602 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 79,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 68,535 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 53,774 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,985 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 33,486 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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BD06 BWY is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BD06 BWY, 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 BD06 BWY registered?

BD06 BWY is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is BD06 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD06 BWY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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