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BD06 BXB

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,147 mi
Last recorded152,147 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 BXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 152,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2018 152,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2017 144,266 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 137,530 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 137,530 miles

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play U J under bonnet (2.2.B.1g)

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2015 129,045 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 120,009 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 120,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 109,914 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 109,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 99,237 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 88,872 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 88,872 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 75,371 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 61,454 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 BXB is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD06 BXB, 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 BXB registered?

BD06 BXB is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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